Published Date: 2024-01-08 23:26:08 GMT
Subject: PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Libya: (JK) cattle, mortality, RFI
Archive Number: 20240108.8714138
FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE - LIBYA: (AL JABAL AL AKHDAR) CATTLE, MORTALITY, REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
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Date: Sat 6 Jan 2024
Source: The Libya Observer [edited]
https://libyaobserver.ly/inbrief/cases-foot-and-mouth-disease-and-death-10-calves-al-jabal-al-akhdar-recorded
The director of Livestock Department in Jabal Al Akhdar, Saleh Boumubaraka, has announced that 25 cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been recorded among cows, including the death of more than 10 young calves, in light of the lack of medicines to combat the disease so far.
In media statements, Boumubaraka explained that more than 2 weeks ago, the Environmental Sanitation Agency stopped inspecting meat and cows before slaughter, and sealing valid meat, due to lack of capabilities and lack of assistance from the competent authorities.
He pointed out that infections in the city of Al-Bayda are widespread and have now spread to the municipality of Omar Al-Mukhtar and its neighbouring areas, and that infections are at 70%. Mortality is increasing significantly, not to mention miscarriages and infertility due to the disease. Cases of lumpy skin disease have exceeded 530, and more than 65 have died over 2 months.
[Byline: Mohamed Ahmed]
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[The animal health situation in this region of Libya is very alarming. Several media reports have been previously posted in ProMED-MENA concerning the spread of other transboundary diseases such as lumpy skin disease and bluetongue. ProMED would appreciate receiving information from knowledgeable sources in this area regarding the current epidemiological situation of foot-and-mouth disease [FMD], including species involved, spatiotemporal distribution, and results of laboratory tests conducted.
In 2023, 9 FMDV [FMD virus] outbreaks (Topotype O/EA-3) were officially reported to WOAH in the following districts: An Nuqat al Khams, Az Zawiyah, Al Jifarah, and Misratah. Clinical signs have been observed in sheep, goat, and cattle (https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/4990?fromPage=event-dashboard-url). - Mod.SF
ProMED map of Al Jabal al Akhá¸'ar, Libya: https://promedmail.org/promed-post?place=8714138,69023]