We are proposing to amend the regulations to add Namibia, except the portion of the country north of the Veterinary Cordon Fence (VCF), to the list of regions that are considered free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), and to add the entire country to the list of regions that are considered free of rinderpest. We are taking this
action because we have determined that the region in Namibia south of the VCF is now free of FMD and the entire country is free of
rinderpest. We are also proposing to add Namibia, except the region north of the VCF, to the list of FMD- and rinderpest-free regions that
are subject to certain import restrictions on meat and other animal products because of their proximity to or trading relationships with
rinderpest- or FMD-affected regions. This proposed action would relieve certain restrictions due to FMD and rinderpest on the importation into the United States of certain live animals and animal products from all regions of Namibia except the region north of the VCF. However, because we consider Namibia to be affected with African swine fever, classical
swine fever, and swine vesicular disease, the importation of live swine and pork and pork products would continue to be restricted. In
addition, because we consider Namibia to be affected with other animal diseases that are exotic to the United States, the importation of live
ruminants and germplasm would also continue to be restricted. These actions would update the disease status of Namibia with regard to FMD
and rinderpest while continuing to protect the United States from an introduction of those diseases by providing additional requirements for
any meat and meat products imported into the United States from Namibia.
Change in Disease Status of Namibia With Regard to Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Rinderpest
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