Acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture Dr Edwin Dikoloti has revealed that the recent Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak at the Ramatlabama Artificial Insemination (AI) Training Centre is suspected to have been spread through human activity.
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Gaborone — Addressing the media during a briefing in Gaborone on April 13, Dr Dikoloti indicated that preliminary investigations pointed toward lapses in biosecurity protocols, with the disease likely introduced through contaminated clothing, equipment, or other materials handled by people. "Preliminary investigations revealed that no cattle had recently been introduced to or moved out of the farm, ruling out direct animal transmission," he said. He said the FMD outbreak recorded on March 31 was initially detected at Ramatawama Artificial Insemination (AI) facility. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn "This development comes despite a significant investment of approximately US$ 9.4 million (over P100 million) in the biosecurity fence surrounding the facility," he said. The affected farm currently houses 258 animals. He said initial cases were identified within a group of 64 cattle, where two bulls showed clinical signs consistent with FMD. The Acting Minister ...