Foot and mouth disease outbreak in livestock in Quy Hop

(Baonghean.vn) - Due to complicated weather, Quy Hop district has had an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease among buffaloes and cows in Chau Ly and Chau Quang communes.

According to statistics, in Quy Hop district, there are currently 22 buffaloes and cows infected with foot-and-mouth disease in Chau Ly and Chau Quang communes.

There are currently 22 buffaloes and cows infected with foot-and-mouth disease in Chau Ly and Chau Quang communes (Quy Hop).Photo: Phan Giang

The district has directed the two communes to implement disease prevention measures such as spraying disinfectants, spreading lime powder in breeding areas, grazing grounds, walkways and at traffic hubs. Set up 24/7 checkpoints in areas with diseased livestock to control the transportation of livestock and livestock products.

The organization signed a commitment with households whose livestock were sick to confine them for treatment and absolutely not to let them roam freely; at the same time, vaccinated buffalo and cows in the area against foot-and-mouth disease because this is a dangerous contagious disease.

Spraying disinfectants at livestock barns in Chau Quang commune. Photo: Phan Giang

For neighboring communes such as Chau Cuong, Chau Thai, and Quy Hop town, it is necessary to strengthen state management in the field of slaughter; strictly handle cases of transporting, trading, and slaughtering sick livestock.

The People's Committee of Quy Hop district assigned the Department of Agriculture and the district Veterinary Station to regularly inspect and supervise the implementation of epidemic prevention in Chau Quang and Chau Ly communes, and provide disinfectants and vaccines to protect the livestock and ensure good development.

Phan Giang