Chinese FMD Update

July 27, 2005 — Harry Snelson
  [ES]

According to an OIE report dated July 22, 2005, the foot and mouth disease virus type Asia 1 outbreak continues to spread across China. Nine outbreaks have currently been reported in 7 provinces over approximately 4000 km from the far eastern parts of China (Jiangsu, Shandong, Hebei and Beijing) to the centre (Gansu), midwest (Qinghai) and the far north west (Xinjiang autonomous region). The disease has been diagnosed in cattle although some sheep and pigs have also been destroyed as part of the control measures.

Sources:

OIE http://www.oie.int/eng/info/hebdo/AIS_61.HTM#Sec3

Promed (July 24, 2005)

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