Namibia: An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease threatens livestock exports
In Africa, Namibia stands as the continent’s second-largest exporter of beef, behind South Africa, and is among the leading exporters of live cattle. The reappearance of a contagious disease such as foot-and-mouth disease is therefore bad news for the livestock sector. On September 23, 2026, Namibian veterinary services notified the World Organisation for Animal Health…
