Many farmers have also claimed that livestock that they possessed before the implementation of the scheme had been affected by the contagious viral disease. Sa Kaew Governor Pornphot Penpas also said he had told livestock development officials and related agencies to urgently address the problem. Sawat’s neighbour, farmer Savitree Thaosalee, 27, said she had added five new cows from the scheme to her pre-existing herd of six cows. She added that the Tambon Han Sai veterinarian had not provided any care or medicine for the sick cows despite the promise of a one-month warranty. All 11 farmers in the tambon had received cattle under the scheme, most of which had shown FMD symptoms, she said.

Source: The Nation Bangkok October 31, 2017 07:41 UTC