Dire consequences for livestock industry without VCF
Controversial fence protects lucrative sector
For the area north of the veterinary cordon fence to be declared free of disease, the open border with Angola and livestock movement across this border needs to be addressed.
An outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) south of the veterinary cordon fence (VCF) will lead to an immediate suspension of Namibia's FMD-free zone and an instant loss of i
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Harry Tjihukununa
Agree with the sentiment that we must get the Northern meat house-VCF in order be fre we take such a drastic decision. With our crippled economy we cannot afford to loose earnings of N$ 7 billion.