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FMD Breaks Out in DPRK
Pyongyang, April 9 (KCNA) -- Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) fatal to cattle broke out in the DPRK.

A case of its virus O was detected in Jongdong-ri, Cholwon County, Kangwon Province, on March 14.

In this regard, an anti-epizootic emergency order was issued to the whole country, while relevant organs have taken preventive measures.

The infected area is now in quarantine with disinfection.

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