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Beware of Foot and Mouth Disease Epidemic in Mae Hong Son Mae Sariang: Livestock Warning and Prevention Measures

Mae Hong Son Mae Sariang Livestock Warning to Cattle and Buffalo Breeders Beware of Foot and Mouth Disease Epidemic If you find sick livestock – abnormal symptoms Notify the livestock district urgently. Myanmar is not yet free from the disease, imports are slowing down.

May 14, 2024 – Mr. Thongrat Singkaew, Mae Sariang District Livestock Officer, revealed that Mae Hong Son Province An announcement has been issued to designate areas for animal epidemic surveillance. Foot-and-mouth disease in animals such as cattle, buffalo, pigs, goats and sheep.

Including the issue of slowing imports. or brought through the Kingdom of cattle, buffalo or carcasses of cattle or buffalo from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Because in the area of ​​the Republic of the Union of Myanmar There are no reports of absence of foot-and-mouth disease. From the World Health Organization Such animal diseases can spread widely. The main cause is the movement of sick or disease-carrying animals. or remains of sick or dead animals

For the prevention of foot-and-mouth disease in farmers. It is possible to prevent diseases from entering the farm. Refrain from bringing animals from areas with disease outbreaks for at least 1 month and vaccinate cattle, buffaloes, goats and sheep from 4 months of age and above according to the campaign cycle established by the Department for livestock development.

Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccination Mae Sariang District Livestock Office It was conducted 2 rounds per year, Round 1, March 2024 – May 2024 and Round 2 starting from October 2024 – December 2024.

Mae Sariang District Livestock Office We therefore ask for the cooperation of farmers to be careful of various epidemics, especially foot and mouth disease. If any farmer finds it The raised cattle and buffaloes fell ill with abnormal symptoms, remaining lethargic, with sores around the mouth and hooves and foaming at the mouth. It was immediately suspected that they were suffering from foot-and-mouth disease. Immediately notify the district’s livestock to come out and investigate. If they are found truly sick, they will be quarantined and banned from moving to prevent the spread of the disease.

Request more details. Mae Sariang District Livestock Office Tel 0 5368 1977 or Mae Hong Son Provincial Livestock Office Tel

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