foot-and-mouth disease

Namibia Battles Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak as EU Suspends Meat Imports

Namibia is grappling with foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in the southern //Kharas and northern Zambezi regions, prompting movement bans, emergency vaccination and a suspension of livestock auctions. The EU has temporarily suspended imports of certain fresh and processed meat products from Namibia's recognized export zone, while farmers and street traders face lost income and rising prices.