Botswana: Botswana Donates FMD Vaccines to Lesotho
[Botswana Daily News] Maseru -- Botswana has donated 100 000 doses of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine to Lesotho as part of efforts to strengthen the country's response to the disease and deepen cooperation between the two countries.
Maseru — In a display of friendship and cooperation, Botswana has gifted 100,000 doses of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine to Lesotho. The donation, made on Wednesday by Botswana's Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Edwin Dikoloti, was handed over at BVI's facility in Maseru. The gesture is seen as a reflection of the two countries' shared commitment to safeguarding livelihoods, food security, and economic development.
FMD poses a significant threat to livestock production and trade due to its potential to disrupt livestock movement, restrict market access, and burden farmers and veterinary services.
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