No FMD cases in zone seven since 2011

However, he explained that the situation remain uncertain due to poor vaccination coverage and uncontrolled movement of cattle especially from drought stricken areas to the areas along the border and Shashe River.He said maintenance of cordon fences especially the ones along the border is a major concern due to marauding elephants attracted by water in the dams and the major rivers in the areas.

Motshegwa attributed success in controlling the disease to good vaccination and movement controls save for a few isolated transgressions, farmer compliance and cooperation that he said have been excellent.He, however, added that vaccination would continue until disease surveillance indicated serological freedom from the disease."Depending on the level of risk, a decision will be made either to continue vaccination and designate the area FMD free with vaccination or discontinue vaccination and where the animals will become free without vaccination," he said.