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Why foot and mouth disease has persisted for years

Dr Nicholas Kauta, a consultant veterinary doctor, formerly the director of crop resources in the agriculture ministry, said during the transportation of livestock, sick animals pass on the disease to others.

Why foot and mouth disease has persisted for years
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Poor hygiene and lack of adherence to the set livestock movement limitations are the main drivers of recurrent Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the country.

A major FMD

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Foot and mouth disease
Livestock
FMD