Photo courtesy of Khaosod.
A number of buffaloes have been found dead under mysterious circumstances in the Phayao province, in northern Thailand. The livestock department of Phayao province suspected the cause to be foot-and-mouth disease and has expedited investigations to affirm the cause of death.
The incident occurred in village number 10 of Champa Wai sub-district, Mueang district, Phayao province, where the local livestock department has been inspecting the dead buffaloes to identify the cause.
The Phayao Provincial Livestock Department has ordered the local offices in Mueang Phayao and Dok Khamtai districts to accelerate the implementation of five emergency measures. Consuming the meat from the dead animals is strictly prohibited, and all carcasses are to be destroyed and buried.
Measures include:
- Isolating the sick animals from the herd…
