September 25, 2013

Russia reports FMD outbreak in Krasnokamensky District

The Russian veterinary authorities have reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Krasnokamensky District, affecting cattle, swine and sheep.

The OIE received follow-up report no. 12 on Monday (Sep 23). The causal agent has been found to be the FMD virus, serotype A.

A total of 1,403 cattle were found to be susceptible, out of which 84 cases were reported. No deaths were recorded, and no animals were destroyed.

Out of 902 susceptible animals, no cases were found in the case of pigs. Also, no animals were found dead, and none were destroyed.

According to the OIE report, the epidemiological investigation is currently under way. An FMD outbreak has been reported in the area situated eight kilometres from China-Russia border.

The source of the outbreak(s) remains inconclusive.