There is no foot-and-mouth disease in Tajikistan, but the risk of its occurrence is assessed as high
In recent months, information about the spread of foot-and-mouth disease and other dangerous infectious diseases among farm animals in different countries has increasingly appeared in the media and social networks. Considering the close economic ties, cross-border movement of livestock and livestock products, the «Asia-Plus» editorial office sent an official inquiry to the Food Security Committee under the Government of Tajikistan.
Below are the written responses from Mustafo Odina Muminzoda, Deputy Chairman of the Food Security Committee.
— According to the available information, outbreaks of the disease have been recorded in China (specifically the new serotype SAT 1), as well as concerns about mass livestock disease cases in Russia and Central Asia. What is the current epizootic situation in Tajikistan?
— According to the data available to date, the epizootic situation regarding foot-and-mouth disease in Tajikistan is assessed as stable, but the country is in a regionally at-risk zone.
According to official data, in recent years, there have been no confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease in the country. The Committee closely monitors the situation with the emergence of new serotypes (particularly SAT 1) in neighboring regions.Regular veterinary preventive measures, including vaccination of farm animals, are conducted in the country, ensuring a maintained level of immune protection for the livestock.
— The risk of the foot-and-mouth virus entering indeed exists and is assessed as elevated, despite the absence of outbreaks within the country. Tajikistan is characterized by cross-border movement of animals, livestock products, active livestock trade, and seasonal migrations.
It should be noted that even a single infected animal or contaminated product can be a source of an outbreak, which is one of the key risk factors for the introduction of the infection.
Below are the written responses from Mustafo Odina Muminzoda, Deputy Chairman of the Food Security Committee.
— According to the available information, outbreaks of the disease have been recorded in China (specifically the new serotype SAT 1), as well as concerns about mass livestock disease cases in Russia and Central Asia. What is the current epizootic situation in Tajikistan?
— According to the data available to date, the epizootic situation regarding foot-and-mouth disease in Tajikistan is assessed as stable, but the country is in a regionally at-risk zone.
According to official data, in recent years, there have been no confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease in the country. The Committee closely monitors the situation with the emergence of new serotypes (particularly SAT 1) in neighboring regions.Regular veterinary preventive measures, including vaccination of farm animals, are conducted in the country, ensuring a maintained level of immune protection for the livestock.
Foot-and-mouth disease is an infectious animal disease caused by a virus that affects cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats. It causes ulcers and blisters on the skin and mucous membranes. There are 7 serotypes of the virus, the most common being O, A, and SAT. Foot-and-mouth disease can lead to significant economic losses due to decreased productivity and trade.— Is there a risk of foot-and-mouth disease entering Tajikistan due to the current epizootic situation in neighboring and regional countries?
— The risk of the foot-and-mouth virus entering indeed exists and is assessed as elevated, despite the absence of outbreaks within the country. Tajikistan is characterized by cross-border movement of animals, livestock products, active livestock trade, and seasonal migrations.
It should be noted that even a single infected animal or contaminated product can be a source of an outbreak, which is one of the key risk factors for the introduction of the infection.
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