03 Feb 2026

Approximately 700 cattle in Jackalas No.1 in the North East District are expected to be vaccinated for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) through the two-day mass vaccination exercise, as government moves to contain the outbreak in the area.

According to Principal Technical Officer in the Department of Veterinary Services, Mr Millan James, booster jabs would follow after 14 days, with continued surveillance for clinical signs set to be carried out on the livestock.

Zone 6B will remain a Red Zone, while another booster vaccination will be done towards the end of the year, he added.

Meanwhile, government has set aside P97 million for vaccination, maintenance of cordon fences and manpower deployment to fight FMD.

Additionally, the government has put in place measures to control the spread of the disease, including strict quarantine protocols, restrictions on livestock movement, and awareness campaigns for farmers.

Meanwhile, transportation, movement or slaughter of cloven-hoofed animals, including for personal consumption or social events (such as weddings, funerals and megoga) is prohibited countrywide except in Zones 1 (Chobe) and 2 (Ngamiland). ENDS