ASTANA, May 22 (RIA Novosti) - The number of livestock affected by a recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease in a Kazakh region bordering Russia has reached 2,136, local emergencies ministry said Tuesday.
"As of Monday, 2,136 cattle and sheep have been diagnosed with foot and mouth disease in the Atyrau region [in Kazakhstan]," the ministry said. "1,897 affected animals have been culled."
The ministry also said that 38,500 cattle and 23,500 sheep have been vaccinated to prevent the spread of the disease.
"The medical condition of more than 6,000 people is being monitored, with a quarantine imposed in all affected regions," the ministry said.
Kazakhstan health authorities earlier reported a foot and mouth outbreak in the Karaganda region and said over 60 cattle had been culled there.
In late April, Russia suspended imports of livestock and meat products from Kazakhstan due to outbreaks of foot and mouth disease.
