Rabies confirmed in Cape fur seal at Walvis Bay

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2025-07-04

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WINDHOEK, 04 JUL (NAMPA) – The Directorate of Veterinary Services in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform confirmed a case of rabies in a Cape fur seal at the Walvis Bay Lagoon on Friday.
In a press statement issued by Chief Veterinary Officer Johannes Shoopala, the directorate said the seal was observed on 13 June 2025 showing clinical signs strongly suspected to be rabies. The animal succumbed to the disease and was sam...

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