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Collisions in the last outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (Sogamoso, Cundinamarca and San Diego, Cesar) have begun to disrupt the external markets where Colombia stores meat.
Curacao was the first to close the doors, despite the fact that the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has not removed the health status of Colombia. now Russia has done, one of the most important markets of meat produced in the country.
According to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Andrés Valencia Pinzón, the Russian notification is regrettable; However, he assured that the guard would not be lowered in order to maintain sanitary diplomacy and manage the rapid restoration of this destination for meat exports.
"The appearance of secondary foci (like the one that happened with Valledupar and which led to its quarantine) was a risk we were going to face.We did the same thing with the Russian ambassador. in Colombia and the coordination of Procolombia, but it is a country very respectful of international organizations, "said the minister.
Russian health authorities will receive the health protocol that is being implemented and will inform them of the latest events.
Standing animals
With regard to live cattle markets (which are still open), Pinzón Valencia said that he would meet the breeders of Córdoba, the main department behind the animal exports, and that the National FMD Commission would evaluate the shock plan. implemented in this breeding area.
As will be remembered, since the outbreak of the first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Sogamoso, Boyacá (in the containment zone), the Government, through Minagricultura, has conducted a transparent exercise with the Egyptian embassies, from Russia, the Lebanese Republic and the Emirates. The Arabs, where it has been reported that to ensure the health of meat and livestock exports, all specimens will leave the northern part of the country.
Mass vaccination
Between 29 October and 12 December, the second cycle of vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease and bovine brucellosis will be carried out throughout the country.
According to the portfolio manager of agriculture, home vaccination (cow for cow) is the only alternative to stop the incidence of foot-and-mouth disease on the national territory and launch a new program monitored and evaluated at all times .
In the second cycle, priority will be given to properties with a high risk of foot-and-mouth disease, such as those with more than 500 head of cattle and population fluctuations.
For brucellosis, all bovine and buffaline females should be vaccinated between 3 and 8 months of age in the country.
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