Dairy farmers in Wainivesi and Waimaro in Tailevu North will be compensated for loss of production in light of the infectious disease, Brucellosis in cattle in the area.
Ministry of Primary Industry's Spokesperson Jo Uluilakeba said a paper is expected to be taken to cabinet soon.
Uluilakeba also confirmed that all dairy farms around the country will now be tested for Brucellosis as they have received confirmation that some cattle from Waimaro and Wainivesi had been transported to other parts of the country.
Meanwhile, 30 infected cattle from a Wainivesi farm in the Tailevu North Area were slaughtered yesterday and a further 60 have been transported to the Nasinu abattoir for culling tomorrow.
Uluilakeba said they are expecting more than 300 cattle to be slaughtered based on their latest test results.
Dairy farmers to be compensated
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