The disease presents itself with wounds all over the skin of an infected animal, tears and a discharge of mucus from the Nose and mouth, coughing, lack of appetite and breathing difficulties. According to Wandukwa, the infected animals die within a few days since the disease has no cure.
Dr. Nicholas Kauta, the Director of Animal Resources at the Directorate of Animal Resources, Department of Livestock Health and Entomology said the suspension was done following a remarkable improvement of Foot and Mouth disease situation in the country.
