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Foot-And-Mouth Disease Outbreak In Brazil

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on a farm in southwestern Brazil was reported to the Office International Des Epizooties (OIE) on Oct. 9.

According to the OIE report, 153 of 582 head of cattle and eight pigs have been infected on a farm in the Eldorado district of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, a large cattle-producing area previously declared free of FMD.

The Eldorado district and four neighboring districts have been quarantined in addition to performing a complete disinfection of the premises and setting up a safety zone around the outbreak area. Five farms in the infected area totaling 8,459 animals were inspected with no evidence of FMD found.

FMD is a highly contagious illness that affects cows, sheep, pigs and horses. Humans are not at risk from the disease.

Brazil

Foot-And-Mouth Disease Outbreak In Brazil

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on a farm in southwestern Brazil was reported to the Office International Des Epizooties (OIE) on Oct. 9.

According to the OIE report, 153 of 582 head of cattle and eight pigs have been infected on a farm in the Eldorado district of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, a large cattle-producing area previously declared free of FMD.

The Eldorado district and four neighboring districts have been quarantined in addition to performing a complete disinfection of the premises and setting up a safety zone around the outbreak area. Five farms in the infected area totaling 8,459 animals were inspected with no evidence of FMD found.

FMD is a highly contagious illness that affects cows, sheep, pigs and horses. Humans are not at risk from the disease.