Mass Vaccination for 46,500 Cattle and Goats
at 1,023 Livestock Farms
Namwon City in North Jeolla Province will conduct a mass vaccination of foot-and-mouth disease preventive vaccines for 46,500 cattle and goats raised in 1,023 livestock farms within the jurisdiction until the 30th.
Namwon City will conduct a mass vaccination of foot-and-mouth disease preventive vaccines by the 30th for 46,500 cattle and goats raised at 1,023 livestock farms within the jurisdiction. Photo by Namwon City
According to the city on September 1, this mass vaccination is being carried out as part of the annual foot-and-mouth disease vaccination plan for the first and second halves of the year. Since the immunity maintenance period (six months) has passed after the mass vaccination in March this year, the goal is to increase the collective antibody formation rate through this mass vaccination and to preemptively block the introduction of viral infections into farms.
The vaccination targets all cattle and goats over two months old within the jurisdiction. For cows in late pregnancy, the vaccination will be administered after calving to minimize any side effects related to the vaccination.
To ensure smooth vaccination, stress-relief supplements for vaccination will be supplied to all farms. For small-scale farms with fewer than 50 animals, public veterinarians will provide vaccination support, while for larger-scale farms with 50 or more animals, the farm owners, Livestock Cooperatives, and Dairy Cooperatives will collaborate to carry out the vaccinations.
Mayor Choi Kyungsik stated, "The most important factor in preventing the introduction of livestock infectious diseases is the commitment of livestock farmers to quarantine measures," and urged, "Please ensure thorough vaccination so that no animals are missed."
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