A Task force has been formed to investigate the origins of the outbreak of the infectious cattle disease Brucellosis and map out plans to completely eradicate it from the country.
Ministry of Primary Industry Spokesperson Joe Ulilakeba said they are confident that the disease is being contained.
Uluilakeba said tests on cattle continue around the country and so far out of the 3371 cattle tested, 282 have tested positive to Brucellosis and all confirmed cases are confined to the Wainivesi and Waimaro area.
Meanwhile, Minister for Primary Industries, Joketani Cokanasiga has reiterated that the meat from cattle slaughtered after being found with Brucellosis is safe to eat and was thoroughly inspected by two highly qualified meat inspectors.
He stresses that nobody in Fiji eats meat raw and has suggested that people get their facts right before jumping to any conclusion and creating fear amongst the people.
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Task force formed to find origin of Brucellosis
