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Over 40,000 Cattle Vaccinated Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease in the Occupied Territories

Published December 28, 2025, 13:06
Over 40,000 Cattle Vaccinated Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease in the Occupied Territories

Over 40,000 cattle have been vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease in the occupied territories, specifically 45,214 animals across 403 units, between December 19th and 27th. The vaccinations were prioritized in high-risk areas, and disease monitoring is also being conducted through blood samples and laboratory analysis. The 'veterinary services' in the occupied territories announced the completion of the first phase of the vaccination program, aiming to protect livestock from the spread of the disease.