Yecheon

South Korean authorities have confirmed another outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Yecheon County, North Gyeongsang Province, the ninth case recorded in the country this year. Livestock movement controls and culling measures are expected in the affected area as officials work to contain the spread of the highly contagious virus among farm animals.

A ninth outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed in Yecheon, South Korea, this year, according to Chosun Ilbo. The recurring cases are drawing attention to biosecurity on local livestock farms and the effectiveness of containment measures. Farmers face repeated culling and movement restrictions as authorities work to stop the spread among cattle and pigs.