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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax, foot & mouth disease – Uganda: (NT) bovine

Foot and Mouth, Anthrax -- UgandaAuthorities in Ntungamo District have closed livestock markets as a measure to fight the foot & mouth disease and anthrax in the area.At least 15 cows have died of anthrax in Ngoma Sub-county in the last 2 weeks, according to the district veterinary officer, Dr Yake Basulira. Foot & mouth disease was confirmed in Ihunga Sub-county recently. "We have closed all animal markets in the district and this is intended to control the diseases as we move to vaccinate Read more [...]