PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease – Malawi: (NS) bovine, st pending

Foot and Mouth — Malawi
Malawi Government has suspended all livestock sales in Nsanje district following the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] in the district.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development through its secretary Bright Kumwembe says there is an outbreak of the disease in cattle at Bangula dip tank and Magoli Extension Planning Area (EPA) in the district which is within the Shire Valley ADD.
Foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious viral disease that mostly affects