Foot-and-Mouth Disease found in China

29-11-2012 | | |
Foot-and-Mouth Disease found in China

In the north eastern part of China in Liaoning Province, Foot-and-Mouth-Disease (FMD) was found to be present.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, 43 pigs displayed FMD symptoms on 19 November.  On Saturday (24 Nov.) it was confirmed to be FMD.



Measures carried out

The affected area has been quarantined and sterilising measures were carried out in order to stop the spread of FMD.



Source: China Daily

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