Botswana: Assist in Maintaining Border Fences – Official

Masunga — Botswana faces an increased risk of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) spillover following reported outbreaks in neighbouring South Africa and Zimbabwe earlier this January.

FMD carries severe socio-economic consequences for Batswana, threatening local livelihoods and the country’s access to vital international beef markets.

Addressing the North East District Council and a kgotla meeting in Masunga recently, principal veterinary officer in the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Thito…