RSOE EDIS: Zimbabwe - Biological Hazard - 2010.02.22

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2010-02-22 10:00:48 - Biological Hazard - Zimbabwe EDIS CODE: BH-20100222-25026-ZWE Date & Time: 2010-02-22 10:00:48 [UTC] Area: Zimbabwe, Mwenezi District, Areas are Maranda, Neshuro and Rutenga, Not confirmed information! Description: An anthrax outbreak has killed over 50 head of cattle in Mwenezi over the past week, causing fear and apprehension among villagers who fear their beef herd might be severely decimated by the plague. The hardest-hit areas are Maranda, Neshuro and Rutenga amid calls by villagers for the Government to deploy vaccines. The outbreak in Mwenezi -- which is one of Masvingo's key beef producers -- has left ranchers worried. Zimbabwe Farmers Union regional manager Mr Jeremiah Chimwanda confirmed the outbreak, saying efforts were underway to find ways of containing the outbreak. "We are currently mobilising vaccines as ZFU and we will soon be handing over the vaccines to villagers in the affected areas since we want to preserve our beef herd," said Mr Chimwanda. Veterinary Service Department officials could not be reached for comment at the time of going to print. The name of Hazard: Anthrax (Cow) Species: Animal Status: Confirmed Posted:2010-02-22 10:00:48 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu