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News 2000 |
In July 2000, Greece reported outbreaks of FMD type Asia 1. These were the first reported outbreaks in Europe since 1996. The source of the virus is believed to be Turkey. FMD Asia 1 in Greece - oie reports and More info on Asia 1 in Greece - reports from the Greek Authorities
In April 2000, Saudi Arabia reported outbreaks of FMD SAT2 and in June 2000, Kuwait reported outbreaks of FMD type SAT2 in sheep. These are the first reports of the serotype SAT2 outside Africa. FMD type SAT2 in Saudi Arabia - oie report / FMD type SAT2 in Kuwait - oie reports
In March 2000, Japan reported FMD type O in cattle. This was the first outbreak in Japan since 1908. FMD type O in Japan - oie reports
In March 2000, The Republic of Korea reported outbreaks of FMD type O in cattle. This was the first outbreak of FMD in Korea since 1934. FMD type O in Korea - oie reports
In April 2000, The Russian Federation reported FMD type O in pigs in the Primorskiy Territory in the far east of the country. The last report of FMD in Russia was in 1995. FMD type O in Russia - oie report
In April 2000, Mongolia reported FMD type O in cattle, sheep, goats and camels. The last outbreaks of FMD in Mongolia occurred in 1973. FMD type O in Mongolia - oie reports
In August 2000, Argentina reported their detection of an exotic FMD type A virus in cattle. FMD type A in Argentina - oie reports
In August 2000, Brazil reported outbreaks of FMD type O in cattle and pigs in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The last outbreaks in this state were in 1993 and the state was recognised as a zone free of FMD with vaccination. FMD type O in Brazil - oie reports
In August 2000, Namibia reported an outbreak of SAT1 in cattle. The source of the virus is believed to be from a neighbouring country. The last outbreak was in 1994. FMD SAT1 in Namibia - oie reports
In September 2000, South Africa reported its first outbreak in the Free Zone since 1957. The outbreaks were in pigs and the source of the virus was swill from visiting ships. This is the first outbreak of FMD type O in South Africa. FMD type O in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa - oie reports. There was also FMD type SAT1 viral activity detected in the FMD enzootic zone of the FMD-control area adjoining the Kruger National Park. FMD type SAT1 viral activity in the control area - oie report.
In October 2000, Uruguay reported its first outbreak of FMD since June 1990. The outbreak occurred close to the border with Brazil in the 12th Administrative Division, in Chiflero district, Department of Artigas and both cattle and pigs on the farm showed clinical signs of FMD. FMD type O was reported as the causal agent. FMD type O in Uruguay - oie report.
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