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Stray buffalos force FMD shutdown in the North

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Invasion: Some of the buffalos were visibly dehydrated and in desperate search for water PIC: EXPERTAFRICA.COM

FRANCISTOWN: A herd of over 200 buffalos has invaded a part of the Nata/Gweta constituency causing havoc in the area, instilling fear amongst the villagers and causing the imposition of livestock movement restrictions due to Food and Mouth Disease (FMD) fears.

In the past few days, hundreds of the stray buffalos have been seen roaming around areas such as Sowa Town near Botswana Ash (Botash)’s offices, Lepashe, Mosetse, Dukwi, Kutamogoree and surrounding areas.

The buffaloes are reportedly from the Hwange National Park which lies across the border in Zimbabwe. Officials have speculated that the animals are crossing the border in droves in search of water and pasture.

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