FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE UNDER CONTROL IN BUSHENYI DISTRICT

By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Bushenyi—

Foot and mouth cattle disease is under control in Bushenyi district following its attack on two sub-counties in the district.

According to Bushenyi district veterinary officer Dr.Robert Natukunda, the disease has been managed without spreading to other sub-counties other than Kyabugimbi sub-county and Kyabugimbi town council.

Dr. Natukunda said this April 27, 2021 at Friends Hotel in Bushenyi town in an exclusive interview with www.mknewslink.com editor on the update of the disease that attacked the district two weeks ago.

He noted that him and staff of veterinary have controlled movement from the two affected sub-counties. He said this has helped very much against the spread of the disease to other sub-counties.

He added that slaughtering of animals has also been banned in the two sub counties of Kyabugimbi and Kyabugimbi town council.

Foot and mouth disease has so far been detected in the districts of; Kiruhura, Kazo, Ibanda, Mbarara and Sheema of recent.

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