Farmers warned over roaming livestock
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform issued a warning to livestock owners. They must stop letting animals roam freely in public spaces and along roads. Officials state this behavior increases the risk of spreading foot-and-mouth disease. Spokesperson Romeo Muyunda noted reports of cattle and other livestock roaming in various parts of the country. Farmers are urged to take responsibility for their animals. This involves ensuring livestock stay confined within designated establishments.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has warned livestock owners to stop allowing their animals to roam freely along roads and in public spaces. The ministry says such behaviour could increase the risk of spreading foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda says the ministry is concerned about reports of cattle and other livestock roaming freely in different parts of the country. “Farmers are, therefore, urged to take responsibility for their livestock by ensuring that animals are properly confined within designated establishments and do not roam freely,” he says. He says keeping animals within their designated areas