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Anthrax outbreak in Western Province
Published On January 7, 2017 ?
By SARAH MWANZA -
LIVESTOCK and Fisheries Minister Michael Katambo says there is an outbreak of Anthrax in cattle in Limulunga, Nalolo, Kalabo, Shangombo and Sioma districts of Western Province.
Mr Katambo said the ministry has since restricted movement and quarantined cattle in the affected areas to allow for vaccinations to be conducted.
Mr Katambo explained that the disease was an endemic and usually controlled through Annual vaccinations of cattle at a cost recovery basis from the farmers, hence the ministry had intensified surveillance in all Anthrax hotspots...
Anthrax outbreak in Western Province
Published On January 7, 2017 ?
By SARAH MWANZA -
LIVESTOCK and Fisheries Minister Michael Katambo says there is an outbreak of Anthrax in cattle in Limulunga, Nalolo, Kalabo, Shangombo and Sioma districts of Western Province.
Mr Katambo said the ministry has since restricted movement and quarantined cattle in the affected areas to allow for vaccinations to be conducted.
Mr Katambo explained that the disease was an endemic and usually controlled through Annual vaccinations of cattle at a cost recovery basis from the farmers, hence the ministry had intensified surveillance in all Anthrax hotspots...