DVS yet to clear Tutume of FMD

The ban was imposed recently after some buffaloes were spotted in the Tutume area, with seven of them killed in the process. Buffaloes are chief spreaders of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), which mainly affects cattle.

DVS said the ban has been imposed to conduct investigations of possible FMD infection in the area. The investigation will include testing of the seven buffaloes for possible FMD before the area is cleared if the tests come out negative.