Zambia: Govt. lifts ban on cattle movement in Chisamba, Chibombo

Government has lifted the ban on the movements of cattle in Chisamba and Chibombo Districts in Central Province. Department of Veterinary Services Assistant Director, Paul Fandamu, says the Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) has been put under control in the two districts to warrant the movements of cattle. Speaking during a courtesy call on Central Province Permanent Secretary (PS) Milner Mwanakampwe, Dr. Fandamu said the department is just waiting for the gazette and once that is done the animals in those areas will start moving freely. Dr. Fandamu also disclosed that government has done away with the escort fees that were payable to veterinary officers because the cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) have significantly gone down. He said the responsible minister issued a statement last week to the effect that escort fees have been stopped and advised livestock farmers not to stress about the issue. Speaking earlier, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Director of Human ...