China Reports New FMD Outbreak
CHINA - A new outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has been reported in pigs.
The outbreak was reported in an abattoir in Guanghan , Deyang, Sichuan.
In total, there were eight cases and all 91 pigs susceptible were destroyed.
The source of the outbreak is unknown.
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