RESTRICTION ON THE IMPORTATION AND IN-TRANSIT MOVEMENT OF CLOVEN-HOOFED ANIMALS

The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) hereby informs the public of the immediate restriction. on the importation and in–transit movement of cloven–hoofed animals and their products including products intended for personal or household consumption from zone 1, 1a, 2a–2f, 3a,3b,3c,6a,6b,7 and 16. 

This measure follows the confirmation of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks in Botswana, as reported through the World Animal Health Information System (WAHIS) and the updated FMD report issued by the Veterinary Authority of Botswana on 04 March 2026. The movement restriction aims at mitigating the risk of introducing FMD virus into Namibia. 

The movement of cloven–hoofed animal, animal products and restricted materials from zone 4a, 4b,5,8,9,10,11,12, and 13 is allowed with a veterinary import permit. 

For further information or clarification, importers are advised to contact the veterinary import control office at telephone: +264612087890/1/2 or email: [email protected]