Agriculture Ministry plans to construct Namibia-South Africa veterinary fence amid FMD threat, contractors invited to bid

Namibia is fast-tracking the construction of a veterinary fence along its border with South Africa to prevent the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease. The government has invited contractors to bid on the project to protect the country's livestock export industry.
Why it matters
Biosecurity measures are essential for maintaining international trade standards and protecting the economic stability of the agricultural sector.
THE Ministry of Agriculture is stepping up efforts to safeguard Namibia’s livestock sector, with preparations underway for the construction of a veterinary cordon fence along the Namibia–South Africa border.
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