WINDHOEK, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Foot and mouth disease reported in the northeastern part of Nambia is now rapidly spreading further to surrounding areas, Chief Veterinary Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Albertina Shikongo said on Wednesday.

Shilongo said the Namibian government has now adopted a wide range of remedies, including widespread vaccination of cattle in the affected areas to deal with the challenge.

The Namibian government has declared the two regions of Kavango East and West as disease management areas as well as implementing a tighter blanket ban on the movement of animals in and out of the affected areas.

The official said they are now implementing stricter roadblocks and will not allow any slaughtering of cattle, sale of hides, or movement of meat-related products from the affected areas to lower the risk of the disease spreading further to other parts of the country.

Shilongo also called on farmers in the affected areas to be on high alert and report any suspected cases to authorities in the shortest time. Enditem

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