No culling for FMD cattle, only vaccinations – Zaamwani
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The government will not cull cattle affected by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), with agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani confirming that vaccination is now the only viable option after the window for culling expired. Zaamwani told the National Assembly on Wednesday that Cabinet considered culling and vaccination after a meeting on Sunday to determine how to deal with cattle affected by the outbreak. She said the chief veterinary officer advised Cabinet that culling is most effective when carried…
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