Authorities in Gwangju spray disinfectants at a cattle farm in Boeun, North Chungcheong Province, Monday, after a case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed there earlier that day. Photo: Yonhap Authorities in Gwangju spray disinfectants at a cattle farm in Boeun, North Chungcheong Province, Monday, after a case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed there earlier that day. Photo: Yonhap
Authorities in Gwangju spray disinfectants at a cattle farm in Boeun, North Chungcheong Province, Monday, after a case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed there earlier that day. Photo: Yonhap
Asia /  East Asia

Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in South Korea

Outbreak catches country’s authorities by surprise as vaccinations have been mandatory since 2010

Topic |   Korea Times
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Updated: 2:29pm, 7 Feb, 2017

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Authorities in Gwangju spray disinfectants at a cattle farm in Boeun, North Chungcheong Province, Monday, after a case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed there earlier that day. Photo: Yonhap Authorities in Gwangju spray disinfectants at a cattle farm in Boeun, North Chungcheong Province, Monday, after a case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed there earlier that day. Photo: Yonhap
Authorities in Gwangju spray disinfectants at a cattle farm in Boeun, North Chungcheong Province, Monday, after a case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed there earlier that day. Photo: Yonhap
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