Ministry of Agric Forms Task Team To Fight Foot, Mouth Disease

Lesotho has not had a recorded case of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)– a transboundary threat to livestock, rural livelihoods and cultural heritage- within its borders for some time.  However, with the proximity of FMD, prevalent in some Provinces of South Africa, the government is actively working to prevent an outbreak which is considered a significant threat to the country’s livestock.  To prepare for this fight, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, through its Department of Livestock and Animal Health…Continue reading with a subscriptionSubscribe for full access to every story.Subscribe - M85/monthAlready a subscriber? Sign in Advertisement ...