FMD cases suspected in North-East

Mbongeni Mguni | Wednesday January 28, 2026 13:33

 

Outbreak: The dreaded Foot and Mouth Disease is suspected to have infiltrated in Masunga District PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Movement of all cloven-hoofed animals is prohibited except within Ngamiland, Okavango and Chobe and all permits revoked with immediate effect.

Movement of fresh products from cloven-hoofed animals is suspended with immediate effect and exports of such animals and their products is also prohibited.

Importation of processed products such as milk is allowed.

Importation of all cloven-hoofed animals is suspended.

The Department has been on high alert in recent weeks after FMD outbreaks in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Government has thus far this month culled and burned 48 cattle that crossed into affected countries.