One reason is that some localities did not destroy all the animals infected in the previous outbreak. New livestock transported to the area may have also played a part in the new outbreak.

Quang Tri’s Animal Health offices are now working closely with the authorities of the three districts and Dong Ha town to treat the disease with antibiotics, while ensuring that carcasses are effectively destroyed and that strict safety precautions are being taken in slaughter houses.

Quang Tri’s provincial Animal Health Department has asked people to take the initiative in informing about further outbreaks of disease in order to deal with the epidemic more effectively.