Namibia: Ministry Tightens Lumpy Skin Controls, Okakarara Cattle Need Jabs and Documents to Move

The agriculture ministry has introduced stricter cattle movement controls at Okakarara, following a lumpy skin disease (LSD) outbreak in the veterinary district.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform’s veterinarian for the Okakarara district, Rossalia Paulus, on Monday said animal gatherings are permitted at Okakarara, Okamatapati, Okondjatu and Otjituuo.

“Villages with active or new LSD cases will remain restricted on the Namibia Livestock Identification and Traceability…