One More FMD Outbreak In South Korea
SOUTH KOREA - A further outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed in South Korea.
11 May 2010
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The first case of FMD was confirmed in South Korea on 21 April 2010. Since then there have been a number of reported cases. The latest in the Ch'ungch'ong-namdo region, has resulted in 20 cattle been destroyed.
The case was confirmed after a farmer found a suspicious case which had profuse salivation and reduced appetite. The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed that the case was FMD on 7 May.
All cattle on the farm and within a 500m radius were culled.
