'The threat is real': Farmers concerned at potential foot-and-mouth spread as Australia and Indonesia tackle outbreak

and lead to many animals being slaughtered to control the disease.

It is commonly spread between animals through inhalation, ingestion and contact with infected animals, but is not transmitted to humans, including by eating affected meat.Local farmers implement strict controlsThe outbreak in Indonesia is the biggest since 1990 and is estimated to be costing the local economy $200 million per month.More than 9,000 animals have been killed to try to control the virus's spread, while another 5,189 have died from the disease.

Richard Slaney, from Greenfields Indonesia, said the company's cattle underwent frequent health checks and were being vaccinated against the disease. Robi Gustiar is a cattle farmer and the secretary-general of the Indonesian Cattle and Buffalo Breeders Association that represents small farmers who have between five and 30 cattle."For farmers who have up to five cattle, they spray disinfectant in locations around cattle pens and on vehicles."

Australian government support for Indonesia announced this week included supplying more vaccines to Indonesia as well as protective equipment, training and expertise.

Oz is more worried about Bali tourism Just ban travel for 6 weeks

The look on that poor bulls face... 'Oh, shit...!! I'm NOT looking forward to the prostate exam....!!!!'

Running a fine line here. One minor stuff-up and it's in. Preventing people from visiting farms for seven days after arriving from Indonesia sounds like a good idea. Need to do more with this

How....convenient.

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