• Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Advertisement
  • Privacy & Policy
Sunday, June 15, 2025
SUBSCRIBE
The Brief | Namibia's Leading Business & Financial News
26 °c
Windhoek
22 ° Wed
25 ° Thu
  • Home
  • Companies
    • Finance
    • Agriculture
    • Technology
    • Property
    • Trade
    • Tourism
  • Business & Economy
  • Mining & Energy
  • Opinions
    • Analysis
    • Columnists
  • Africa
  • e-edition
No Result
View All Result
The Brief | Namibia's Leading Business & Financial News
  • Home
  • Companies
    • Finance
    • Agriculture
    • Technology
    • Property
    • Trade
    • Tourism
  • Business & Economy
  • Mining & Energy
  • Opinions
    • Analysis
    • Columnists
  • Africa
  • e-edition
No Result
View All Result
The Brief | Namibia's Leading Business & Financial News
Subscribe
No Result
View All Result
TB image banner 750x140
Home Companies Agriculture

Govt vaccinates 29k cattle to contain lumpy skin disease outbreak 

by editor
February 14, 2025
in Agriculture
6
A A
255
SHARES
4.2k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedIn

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform through the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) says it has vaccinated over 29,000 cattle to contain the ongoing Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) outbreak in Namibia. 

You might also like

Farmer unions oppose reappointment of former Meatco CEO

Govt spends over N$100 million in livestock subsidies

Livestock market rises 12% in April, still down 65.2% year-on-year

Since the first case was reported in the Okakakara Constituency in June 2024, the disease has spread to multiple regions, including Omaheke, Kavango East, Kavango West, Zambezi, Ohangwena, Oshana, Oshikoto and Kunene.  To date, there have been 1,564 clinical cases and 443 deaths.

“LSD is a highly contagious viral disease affecting cattle and is transmitted through vectors (biting insects). DVS has successfully vaccinated 17,671 cattle in Otjombinde Constituency under Epukiro State Veterinary District. An additional 11,066 cattle were vaccinated in Okakarara, Otjituuo, Okondjatu and Okamatapati under Okakarara State Veterinary District,” said agriculture ministry’s Acting Chief Veterinary Officer Johannes Shoopala.

He further explained that, effective immediately, all cattle destined for export must be vaccinated at least 21 days but no more than 12 months before export.

Shoopala said starting from 13 March 2025, cattle movements from designated areas, including Okakarara, Grootfontein, Nkurenkuru, Ondangwa, Epukiro, Otjinene, Rundu, Eenhana, Katima Mulilo and Omuthiya State Veterinary Districts, will be allowed, provided the cattle have been vaccinated within the specified time frame. 

However, he highlighted that cattle exhibiting clinical signs of LSD will not be permitted to move, and any cattle found with clinical signs during animal gatherings will be isolated and sent back to their area of origin.

“Existing control measures remain in force in the affected areas,” he said. 

Farmers across the country are urged to vaccinate their cattle, control biting insects, and report any suspected cases to the nearest DVS office.

In addition to the ongoing vaccination campaigns, DVS is in the process of acquiring additional vaccines and planning further vaccination efforts in the areas with the highest infection rates.

author avatar
editor
See Full Bio
Tags: cattleLumpy Skin Diseasevaccinated
Share102Tweet64Share18
Previous Post

Founding President Nujoma embodied gender equality

Next Post

Namibia’s SACU revenue to drop by N$7 billion in 2025

Recommended For You

Farmer unions oppose reappointment of former Meatco CEO

by reporter
June 13, 2025
0
Farmer unions oppose reappointment of former Meatco CEO

Three national farmer unions have formally opposed the reappointment of former Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) Chief Executive Officer Mwilima Mushokabanji, warning that the move could destabilise the...

Read moreDetails

Govt spends over N$100 million in livestock subsidies

by reporter
June 13, 2025
0
Govt spends over N$100 million in livestock subsidies

The government has disbursed N$101,017,803 to 23,203 farmers under the Livestock Marketing Incentive Programme, according to figures released by the Office of the Prime Minister. Prime Minister Elijah...

Read moreDetails

Livestock market rises 12% in April, still down 65.2% year-on-year

by reporter
June 11, 2025
0
Livestock market rises 12% in April, still down 65.2% year-on-year

Namibia's livestock sector recorded a 12.0% month-on-month increase in market activity in April 2025, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). This follows a 9.5% decline in March....

Read moreDetails

Agribank shifts strategy to boost communal farming finance

by reporter
June 6, 2025
0
Agribank shifts strategy to boost communal farming finance

Agribank is moving towards a new business model that places innovation, inclusivity and relevance at the centre of its operations, with a particular focus on improving access to...

Read moreDetails

B2Gold forecasts 2,000-tonne maize harvest at Otjikoto

by reporter
June 4, 2025
0
B2Gold forecasts 2,000-tonne maize harvest at Otjikoto

B2Gold Namibia has begun harvesting its 2024/2025 maize crop at farm Erhardshof, located adjacent to its Otjikoto Gold Mine, with the company forecasting a yield of nearly 2,000...

Read moreDetails
Next Post
Namibia’s SACU revenue to drop by N$7 billion in 2025

Namibia’s SACU revenue to drop by N$7 billion in 2025

Related News

VFS Global appointed UK visa agent for Namibia

VFS Global appointed UK visa agent for Namibia

January 16, 2024
Here are the top 10 most valuable brands in South Africa

Here are the top 10 most valuable brands in South Africa

April 8, 2022
Billionaire sells penthouse for R3bn in one of New York’s priciest property deals yet

Billionaire sells penthouse for R3bn in one of New York’s priciest property deals yet

January 14, 2022

Browse by Category

  • Africa
  • Agriculture
  • Analysis
  • Business & Economy
  • Columnists
  • Companies
  • Finance
  • Finance
  • Fisheries
  • Green Hydrogen
  • Health
  • Investing
  • Latest
  • Market
  • Mining & Energy
  • Namibia
  • namibia
  • News
  • Opinions
  • Property
  • Retail
  • Technology
  • Tourism
  • Trade
The Brief | Namibia's Leading Business & Financial News

The Brief is Namibia's leading daily business, finance and economic news publication.

CATEGORIES

  • Business & Economy
  • Companies
    • Agriculture
    • Finance
    • Fisheries
    • Health
    • Property
    • Retail
    • Technology
    • Tourism
    • Trade
  • Finance
  • Green Hydrogen
  • Investing
  • Latest
  • Market
  • Mining & Energy
  • namibia
  • News
    • Africa
    • Namibia
  • Opinions
    • Analysis
    • Columnists

CONTACT US

Cell: +264814612969

Email: newsdesk@thebrief.com.na

© 2025 The Brief | All Rights Reserved. Namibian Business News, Current Affairs, Analysis and Commentary

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Companies
  • Mining & Energy
  • Business & Economy
  • Opinions
    • Analysis
    • Columnists
  • Africa

© 2025 The Brief | All Rights Reserved. Namibian Business News, Current Affairs, Analysis and Commentary

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.