Foot and Mouth -- Zambia
Foot and Mouth disease [FMD] has broken out in Chisamba District - Central Province affecting over 180 cattle.
District Veterinary Officer Allan Lianzambi says his team has since moved in to vaccinate the cattle and that 300 have since been vaccinated. He says 11 000 animals are earmarked for vaccination.
Dr. Lianzambi who says no animal has died so far, revealed to the media that the disease has affected mainly dairy animals.
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