OIE: FMD Outbreak In Botswana
BOTSWANA - An outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has been reported to the OIE by Dr Kgoseitsile Phillemon-Motsu, Director, Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture , Gaborone, Botswana.
26 September 2011
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There has been one outbreak of FMD reported to the OIE.
The outbreaked occured at Itoto, Okavango, Ngamiland, MAUN
The outbreak effects a defined zone within the country.
So far, the outbreak has resulted in 15 cases, with no deaths.
The source of the outbreak is unknown.
Control measures currently being applied include:
- Quarantine
- Zoning
- Movement control inside the country
- Disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s)
- No vaccination
- No treatment of affected animals
Control measure to be applied is vaccination in response to the outbreak.
