The Directorate of Veterinary Services remains committed to a zero-tolerance approach to protect the country's foot-and-mouth disease-free status.  

Botswana's livestock industry has received a significant boost, and its Ministry of Lands and Agriculture has relaxed the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) controls. 

In Botswana, the beef industry is a cornerstone of the national economy and a vital source for foreign currency.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform says there are no plans to import any bees into the country from South Africa.