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In the result of investigation in 29 Armenian villages it was released that the cattle is sick with brucellosis. 4473 farms were investigated and the disease has been found in 101 farms, reported the deputy minister of agriculture Levon Rokhkyan in a discussion on brucellosis supervision. He said that UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s “Aid to Control of Brucellosis in Armenia” project will be implemented in cooperation with Food Security and Veterinary state services.

According to the studies the disease is spread over the country by 1.32%, hence 10 000 cattle is sick with the disease. Cattle in more than 310 villages in Armenia are sick with this disease. According to the deputy minister the further examination will give a chance to draft a perfect project of controlling the current disease.

David Word, expert of World Food Programme, mentioned that the diseases like brucellosis should be cured by the method of vaccination, after the testing and cutting down follow. He said that the types of the disease should be verified as soon as possible in order proper curing method is taken.

Note that appropriate measures to cure and control the disease should be implemented since 2008 to 2010.