Veterinary Department of the Ministry of agriculture of the Russian Federation stated about the difficult situation with regard to FMD, which developed in 32 regions located in the border area with China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan. One of the reasons for this situation in most Russian regions the cattle not been vaccinated against FMD.

"A difficult situation for FMD in the frontier territories of Russia. For a long time, it will be observed in 32 regions bordering Mongolia, China and Kazakhstan. To improve situation it is necessary to keep records of the animals work with their owners, adjacent territories", — said in Yekaterinburg the head of the Department of veterinary Vladimir Shevkoplyas.

Shevkoplyas added that the number of regions "is not carried out vaccination against FMD". "The risks this high, so should be working on adjusting the plans for prevention. We have a reliable vaccine, a different approach is needed in the prevention" — he said.

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