Published Date: 2005-03-22 23:50:00
Subject: PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease, cattle - Zambia: restrictions lifted
Archive Number: 20050322.0821

FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE, CATTLE - ZAMBIA: RESTRICTIONS LIFTED
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Date: 22 Mar 2005
From: Mary Marshall <tropical.forestry@btinternet.com>
Source: The Post (Lusaka) via Allafrica.com, 21 Mar 2005 [edited]
<http://allafrica.com/stories/200503210604.html>

Ban On Cattle Movement to Be Lifted Tomorrow
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The ban on cattle movement in Central and Southern provinces
following the outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) last year will
be lifted tomorrow.
Agriculture minister Mudima Sikatana confirmed yesterday that the
government was satisfied that the ban of the disease had now been
brought under control in the affected areas. However, Sikatana said
the movement of livestock and livestock products would be allowed
with the issuance of permits from the districts.
The ban on cattle movement was effected in September last year [2004]
following the outbreak of FMD in June.
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[According to Zambia's monthly reports to the OIE, 3 FMD virus
subtypes were present there, namely SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3, as of June
2004. From July to December 2004, FMD virus SAT1 was reportedly
present.
An update, including data on the number of vaccinations, might be
forthcoming within the expected annual report for 2004. - Mod.AS]

See Also

Foot & mouth disease - Botswana: preventive measures 20050304.0665
2004
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Foot & mouth disease, cattle - Zambia (02) 20040423.1126
Foot & mouth disease, cattle - Zambia (05) 20040712.1873
Foot & mouth disease, cattle - Zambia (06) 20040822.2336
Foot & mouth disease, cattle - Zambia (07) 20040902.2456
Foot & mouth disease, cattle - Zambia (08) 20041223.3393
Foot & mouth disease, cattle - Zambia: OIE 20040303.0640
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