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Hanoi's animal health sector well prevents diseases in rainy season

Hanoi's Department of Animal Health is joining the fight to prevent diseases among livestock and poultry during the rainy season.
Hanoi's animal health sector well prevents diseases in rainy season ảnh 1A veterinary worker sprays substances to prevent African swine fever from spreading in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Hanoi's Department of Animal Health is joining the fight to prevent diseases among livestock and poultry during the rainy season.

They have delivered more than 41,000 litres of special liquids to be sprayed in affected areas.

The department assigned inspectors to check, supervise and give instructions on sterilisation in different districts and communes.

Districts and towns also contributed with more than 189.4 tonnes of powdered lime worth 337.6 million VND (14,600 USD).

The department said that during rainy season this year, local authorities were well prepared for the challenges ahead.-VNA
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