FMD paralyses cattle industry in Matsiloje

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FRANCISTOWN: Matsiloje and its surrounding areas have experienced a recurrence of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), which has often been attributed to the influx of illegal immigrants.

The entry of illegal immigrants into the country through ungazetted points near Matsiloje have been linked to the spread of FMD, more so that there is little control of the disease in Zimbabwe.

Member of Parliament (MP) for Tati East, Samson Moyo Guma said this week that it is difficult to deal with the issue of illegal immigrants.

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Routine child vaccination imperative

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