FMD PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

FMD PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is once again spreading in South Africa. Given that we are currently in both the hunting and tourism seasons, heightened control measures are necessary to protect Namibia’s FMD-free zone. Effective immediately, the following measures will be enforced at all border points: Disinfection of vehicles and footwear surfaces. […]

REHO MEAT RECEIVES SEAL OF QUALITY

REHO MEAT RECEIVES SEAL OF QUALITY Consistent quality and a determination to succeed, ensuring the best possible prices for Namibian farmers, have earned Reho Meat Processors (RMP) the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia’s (LLPBN) Seal of Quality. An official handing-over ceremony took place in June at the abattoir, located just outside Rehoboth. Several […]

A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME, ROCK ART, AND WILDLIFE

A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME, ROCK ART, AND WILDLIFE Then & Now by Dr. Rod Lichtman Few books manage to bridge the past and present with as much wit, depth, and irreverent charm as Then & Now by Dr. Rod Lichtman. This beautifully curated exploration of Bushman rock art juxtaposed with modern wildlife photography is not […]

GUARDIANS OF THE SCALES

GUARDIANS OF THE SCALES Research and collaboration in the fight to Save the Pangolin When the sun sets over Namibia’s vast landscapes, a secretive creature emerges from its burrow. Covered in scales that glisten under the moonlight, it moves with careful precision, seeking out a meal of termites. This is the pangolin – one of […]

SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE

Omake Moment – March 2024 You may be surprised to learn that the work that veterinarians do affects us all, and this has nothing to do with whether you are a pet owner or not. Due to the interconnectedness of the health of animals, people and the environment, veterinarians play a critical role in environmental […]