Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in two KwaZulu-Natal districts

Durban — The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has revealed that foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed in northern KZN.The department also said that effective control measures have been implemented to stop the spread of the disease.Earlier this week, the DARD informed the public and farming communities of the resurgence of FMD within the Zululand and King Cetshwayo districts.MEC Super Zuma said although FMD was not fatal to livestock, it was severely crippling the provincial economy.Zuma said he had entrusted the newly launched Provincial…