OIE: South Africa Reports FMD Outbreak
SOUTH AFRICA - An outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has been reported to the OIE by Dr Bothle Michael Modisane, Chief Director , Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Pretoria, South Africa.
10 January 2012
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An outbreak was reported at Mbombela, Mpumalanga on 01/ 01/2012.
Cattle affected were at a diptank adjacent to the Kruger National Park.
Affecting cattle only, the outbreak resulted in six cases and there have been no deaths reported so far.
The outbreak effects a defined zone within the country.
The outbreak is thought to be due to contact with wild species.
Control measures being applied include:
- Quarantine
- Movement control inside the country
- Screening
- No vaccination
- No treatment of affected animals
Measures to be applied include:
- Vaccination in response to the outbreak (s)
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