Butcheries close shop as meat ban hits hard
The suspension of all exports of cattle and related meat products by the Botswana government following suspected cases of foot and mouth is beginning to hit citizens where it hurts: both in the pocket and the stomach!
Two weeks ago, on 24 August, The Acting Director of Veterinary Services, Kefentse Motshegwa announced the ban to allow authorities to investigate a suspected outbreak of the disease in the North-East District.
This followed a similar move in South Africa earlier in the month following detection in three provinces.
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In this article:Area W, Areal L, Bank of Botswana statistics, Botalaote Abattoir, Botswana, Botswana Government, butchery owner, Donga, European Union, export revenue, foot and mouth, Francistown, Gopolang Almando, Kefentse Motshegwa, Legora Sianang, Manager, Monarch Councillor, North-East District, Popular chef, Rakops, South Africa, suspected outbreak, suspension of all exports of cattle and related meat products, Thapelo Delu, Thatayaone Nyambe, The Acting Director of Veterinary Services, United Butchery, Xhail Butchery, Zone 6A
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