15 years since the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, flower-laying ceremony held in Miyazaki: "Let's not forget this day and work hard to prevent disease" (Kyodo News)

On the 20th, it was 15 years since foot-and-mouth disease, which spread in Miyazaki Prefecture in 2010, was first confirmed in Tsuno Town, and a flower offering ceremony was held at a shrine in the town for the livestock that were culled. Last month, foot-and-mouth disease was reported in South Korea, and this month, wild swine fever (CSF) was confirmed in the prefecture.