Foot-and-mouth disease hits Lang Son, Phu Yen
(VOV) -Foot-and-mouth disease is spreading rapidly across Lang Son in the north and Phu Yen in the south, according to the Veterinary Department.
The disease has already affected more than 199 cattle including 105 buffalos and 94 cows, in Lang Son province’s Hong Thai and Gia Loc communes. A buffalo had to be culled.
In order to prevent the spread of the disease, the provincial veterinary agency has requested local authorities isolate outbreaks, implement vaccinations and restrict the trading and slaughtering of cattle in the region.
They were required to establish checkpoints to detect new outbreaks of the disease early.
Relevant agencies are helping local people disinfect breeding farms and are stepping up all measures to curb the spread of the disease.