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Hambukushu leader opposes disease control fence in his area

Hambukushu leader opposes disease control fence in his area

Written by Haikera Olavi on 05 March 2015.

SHAMANGORWA, 05 MAR (NAMPA) - The Hambukushu Traditional Authority in the Kavango East Region has rejected the setting up of a disease control fence at the Tjova village, because it implies a tribal boundary.
The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) plans to set up a veterinary disease control fence to curb outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) there.
The fence will help keep buffaloes away from mixing with cattle in communal areas. Such a control mechanism will also allow meat from the Northern Com ...

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