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Namibia confirms foot-and-mouth outbreak, revokes FMD-free zone

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 6:11 AM UTC · How we work

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Namibia’s Ministry of Agriculture confirmed a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the Zambezi Region.
Veterinary officials observed 20 cattle with signs on Oct 5 and confirmed 12 positive samples on Oct 7.
The ministry launched emergency vaccination and intensified surveillance in the zone.
All cloven-hoofed animal movements and related product trade were halted in Zambezi.
The World Organisation for Animal Health revoked Namibia’s FMD-free status for the affected zone.

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Story summary

Namibia’s Ministry of Agriculture confirmed a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the Zambezi Region.
Veterinary officials observed 20 cattle with signs on Oct 5 and confirmed 12 positive samples on Oct 7.
The ministry launched emergency vaccination and intensified surveillance in the zone.
All cloven-hoofed animal movements and related product trade were halted in Zambezi.
The World Organisation for Animal Health revoked Namibia’s FMD-free status for the affected zone.