Mongolia begins vaccination against livestock foot-and-mouth disease

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Mongolia begins vaccination against livestock foot-and-mouth disease

STORY: Mongolia begins vaccination against livestock foot-and-mouth disease DATELINE: Oct. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of animals in Mongolia STORYLINE: A vaccination campaign against the deadly foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is now underway across Mongolia, local media reported on Monday, citing the country's General Authority for Veterinary Services (GAVS). FMD is a viral infectious disease that spreads among cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep and pigs. Within the framework of the campaign, a total of 6.6 million cloven-hoofed animals are expected to be vaccinated against the FMD. The Asian nomadic country has developed a 2022-2028 strategy to fight FMD and keep livestock healthy. Under the strategy, high-risk animals will be vaccinated against the disease every six months to curb and prevent its spread, according to the GAVS. The livestock sector is a main pillar of the Mongolian economy with over 71 million heads of livestock in the c

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