NewsBy Sipiwe NyoniHarare- THE Directorate of Veterinary Services has confirmed an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Mangwe District, Matabeleland South Province.The outbreak was first detected on January 5 2026 at the Maholi and Hannavale dip tanks near the border with Botswana.Investigations indicate the likely source was wild buffalo that entered communal areas two months prior. Clinical signs have been observed in cattle and 54 confirmed cases out of a local herd of 2 403. Laboratory tests have identified the strain as FMD SAT 1 serotype.Samples have been sent to the OIE reference laboratory in Botswana for further analysis and vaccine matching.Authorities have implemented immediate control measures, including a strict quarantine and movement ban,ring vaccination within a 20-kilometre radius, enhanced surveillance, and farmer awareness campaigns.The government emphasized transparency and urges full compliance with veterinary directives to contain the outbreak.Leave a ReplyCancel reply NewsBy Sipiwe NyoniHarare- THE Directorate of Veterinary Services has confirmed an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Mangwe District, Matabeleland South Province.The outbreak was first detected on January 5 2026 at the Maholi and Hannavale dip tanks near the border with Botswana.Investigations indicate the likely source was wild buffalo that entered communal areas two months prior.
Laboratory tests have identified the strain as FMD SAT 1 serotype.Samples have been sent to the OIE reference laboratory in Botswana for further analysis and vaccine matching.Authorities have implemented immediate control measures, including a strict quarantine and movement ban,ring vaccination within a 20-kilometre radius, enhanced surveillance, and farmer awareness campaigns.The government emphasized transparency and urges full compliance with veterinary directives to contain the outbreak. Harare- THE Directorate of Veterinary Services has confirmed an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Mangwe District, Matabeleland South Province. The outbreak was first detected on January 5 2026 at the Maholi and Hannavale dip tanks near the border with Botswana.
Investigations indicate the likely source was wild buffalo that entered communal areas two months prior. Laboratory tests have identified the strain as FMD SAT 1 serotype. Samples have been sent to the OIE reference laboratory in Botswana for further analysis and vaccine matching.
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Authorities have implemented immediate control measures, including a strict quarantine and movement ban,ring vaccination within a 20-kilometre radius, enhanced surveillance, and farmer awareness campaigns. The government emphasized transparency and urges full compliance with veterinary directives to contain the outbreak.
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