MoA lifts ban on movement of cloven-hoofed animals :: Mmegi Online

The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security has lifted the ban on the movement of cloven-hoofed animals in and out of livestock producer zones in the north east and north central districts of Botswana following sightings of buffaloes in the Tutume extension area a few months ago.

Buffaloes are known to be carriers of the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Although the outbreak of FMD was never confirmed, the ban was put in place as a precautionary measure to contain the potential effects of a FMD outbreak on the overall beef industry.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the ministry said farmers intending to move live cloven-hoofed animals in and out of Zone 6a and Zone 3c to the rest of the country should acquire a veterinary permit. The order also lifted a ban on the movement of fresh products in and out of zones 6a and 3c and does not require one to acquire a permit.

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MoA lifts ban on movement of cloven-hoofed animals

The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security has lifted the ban on the movement of cloven-hoofed animals in and out of livestock producer zones in the north east and north central districts of Botswana following sightings of buffaloes in the Tutume extension area a few months ago.

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