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Foot-and-mouth disease hits 17 farms in Namibia's //Kharas Region

Original: FMD outbreak affects 17 farms in //Kharas Region Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Agriculture has announced that 129 animal samples have tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), with 17 farms confirmed to be affected in the //Kharas Region. “As of 6

Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the //Kharas Region, with 129 animal samples testing positive across 17 affected farms. The announcement raises concerns about livestock movement controls, potential trade restrictions, and the spread of the disease to neighbouring areas as authorities respond to contain the outbreak.

Why now: A confirmed livestock disease outbreak threatens Namibia's farming sector and meat exports, drawing public and industry attention.

Ministry of Agriculture (Namibia)//Kharas Regionfoot-and-mouth disease

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