Suspected FMD reported in Matsiloje

In a brief statement, Dr Kebonyeng Makgetho, a principal veterinary officer (North East) reported 200 cattle incursion from the neighbouring Zimbabwe into Botswana through the cordon fence along the border between pickets 8 and 5 which is regarded as a hotspots for elephants in the North East District. 

He said his department decided to take some control measures like not allowing out of Zone 6B and Matsiloje extension area movement of cloven hooved animals and their fresh products.