The outbreak will not have an effect on the FMD free status of South Africa. Vaccinations will commence and back and forward tracing of recent movements are being done.
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South Africa: FMD outbreak in cattle
//10 Sep 2009 The agricultural authorities in South Africa reported an outbreak of foot and mouth disease, type SAT1, in cattle. Six animals were affected in a village situated on the border between an FMD infected zone, the Kruger National Park, and the FMD Buffer zone. The affected cows were identified at a dip tank, and 727 cows were considered susceptible.
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