Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia

Also known as: LLBPN · LLPBN · Livestock and Livestock Producers Board of Namibia

Board introducing market share schemes for poultry and offering livestock disease vaccination subsidies to support domestic production and biosecurity.

Agriculture & Land

Namibia strengthens defences as foot-and-mouth disease threatens exports

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Namibia's N$8-billion annual red meat industry faces serious risk from foot-and-mouth disease spreading from South Africa, prompting authorities to implement biosecurity measures including vehicle disinfection at borders and a ban on South African meat, dairy, and live animals. Industry leaders warn that an outbreak would devastate exports to key markets including the EU, China, and the United States, causing farmer bankruptcies and widespread job losses.

27 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 27 January

Namibia strengthens defences as foot-and-mouth disease threatens exports
Namibia's N$8-billion annual red meat industry faces serious risk from foot-and-mouth disease spreading from South Africa, prompting authorities to implement biosecurity measures including vehicle disinfection at borders and a ban on South African meat, dairy, and live animals. Industry leaders warn that an outbreak would devastate exports to key markets including the EU, China, and the United States, causing farmer bankruptcies and widespread job losses.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →