2023-05-11 07:01:19
South Korea’s agriculture ministry said. South Korean authorities have ordered the slaughter of hundreds of cows and put in place biosecurity measures. After finding animals sick with foot and mouth disease (FMD) at various farms in the central provinces
The ministry also said the case was the first confirmed outbreak since January. 2019, with the current infection occurring in 3 farms in Cheongju. North Chungcheong Province, which is south of Seoul.
Deputy Agriculture Minister Kim In-jung said in a statement today (May 11) that “relevant departments and local governments are requested to make the best effort in preventive measures. to stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease.”
Foot and mouth disease is highly contagious. and cause lesions Including lameness in cattle, sheep, goats and other hoofed animals, but does not affect humans.
The ministry has sent teams to the area to investigate the outbreak, disinfect farms in surrounding areas. and stopped the movement of people and livestock in the area for 48 hours.
Archyde.com reported that Authorities plan to slaughter about 360 cows. In addition, there will be vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease. and testing on livestock farms in and near Cheongju City.
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