Charles Mubita

Namibia is subdividing its foot-and-mouth disease-free livestock zone into smaller areas following an FMD outbreak at a commercial farm, aiming to protect exports while authorities develop a cost-effective plan using existing game fences as boundaries.

Namibia's government suspended all cloven-hoofed animal imports, exports, and domestic movement after confirming a Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in its FMD-free zone, with 10 of 11 cattle samples testing positive in the //Kharas Region, threatening livestock marketing and the national economy.