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FMD outbreak in South Korea

19/01/2010

The authorities in South Korea are working to contain an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD).The Asian country’s agriculture ministry confirmed five cases of the disease between January 7 and January 19.The outbreak has occurred in a number of cattle on farms in the province of Yeongnam.Around 60 head of cattle have been slaughtered so far...

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