Namibia: Cattle Must Be Vaccinated Prior to Export – Officials

The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) has directed that all cattle destined for export must be vaccinated against lumpy skin disease (LSD) a minimum of 21 days and a maximum of 12 months prior to export.

LSD is an infectious, eruptive and occasionally fatal disease of cattle characterised by nodules on the skin and other parts of the body. Secondary bacterial infection often aggravates the condition.

According to the latest issue of the Namibia Agricultural Union newsletter, this directive…