Free State records two new foot and mouth disease cases
The department says more than a million cattle in the Free State have been vaccinated.
The Free State province has reported two new confirmed cases of Foot and Mouth disease, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 798. The Department of Agriculture spokesperson, Moliehi Moeng, stated that 634 cases have been resolved, while 164 are still active and under quarantine. As part of the national control strategy, over a million cattle in the province have been vaccinated.
Authorities urge livestock owners to report any suspected cases immediately and follow quarantine, movement control, and biosecurity measures.
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