Australia's chief vet says people should remain alert to the risks for years to come, after Indonesia moves away from an emergency response to a business-as-usual approach to the disease.
abc.net.au/news/foot-and-mouth-disease-is-now-endemic-in-indonesia/102190572Foot-and-mouth disease has been declared endemic in Indonesia, which means Australia is "in for the long haul" in its efforts to prevent a potentially disastrous incursion from our nearest neighbour.
Dr Schipp anticipated Jakarta's vaccine program would continue, with FMD reported in 27 of 38 provinces across Indonesia. "More than 70 countries around the world have foot-and-mouth disease, so it's not a new threat to us, but it will be an ongoing threat."Agriculture Minister Murray Watt said the declaration in Indonesia did not change the threat level to Australia.
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