Millions mobilised to repair VCF

The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPB) has recommended the mobilisation of N$4.5 million to the agriculture ministry for the repair of the veterinary cordon fence (VCF).At its latest meeting, the board said the urgency arises from a need to protect the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)-free zone from the transmission of the disease, including contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP).In other news, the LPNB has been invited by the government to join a delegation investigating potential markets in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt from 1 to 17 July.Work to boost sector The organisation has participated in various visits abroad, including to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.“Namibia has already gained access to Qatar for beef from export abattoirs located in the northern communal areas. The primary challenge at the moment is obtaining halal accreditation and certification, which should soon be resolved,” said the LLPB.It said access to Middle Eastern markets is expected to bring promising benefits to northern communal areas.Members of the LLPB&#039;s executive management of meat standards also attended the annual general meeting of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) in Paris at the end of May, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the organisation. The celebrations provided an opportunity to establish connections with colleagues from neighbouring countries and to discuss issues such as the global animal health situation and a review of significant chapters in the WOAH&#039;s terrestrial animal health code.It was reported that the Southern African FMD virus strain is now found in Jordan, Iraq and Turkey, outside the usual areas.

Millions mobilised to repair VCF

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Namibian Sun 2025-06-19

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