Foot‑and‑Mouth Virus Reached Oroklini Farms Weeks Before Reporting, Veterinary Services Say

The foot‑and‑mouth virus had entered two livestock units in Oroklini roughly two weeks before the Veterinary Services were notified and collected samples on Feb. 21, the agency said Monday, adding that the infections had not been reported when symptoms first appeared. The department said farmers who follow biosecurity protocols will receive full and immediate compensation […]