Concern in Pachna Over Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
May 20, 2026
A warning has been issued by veterinary authorities due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in a sheep and goat farm in Pachna. The area is under surveillance, and sampling is being conducted within a three-kilometer radius. Farmers are anxious as the spread of the disease could severely affect production. The village chief noted that the farms in the area are isolated, which may help limit the spread. Authorities are also looking for a site to bury the infected animals.