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any disease of domestic animals that resembles a plague

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Tomorrow, father-of-three Mr Murrain would have celebrated his 55th birthday.
Mr Murrain's younger brother, Samuel, said: "No-one is bearing up.
At the time of going to press, the Sunday Mercury was informed that members of the Jamaican Defence Force were scouring crowded Kitson Town, near Kingston, for suspects in the killing of Keith Murrain.
A laptop and suitcase had been taken and a distinctive, custom-made Versace black onyx ring ripped from Mr Murrain's fingers.
The Murrains are being helped in their quest for justice by community activist Desmond Jaddoo, who has brought the case to the attention of Prime Minister David Cameron.
"For the Murrains, it seemed as if noone cared about Keith's life," Mr Jaddoo said.
He has protested to Mr Cameron over the lack of help aorded the Murrains and urged him to ensure the family are kept informed of the investigation.
Community activist Desmond Jaddoo has approached the Prime Minister as frustration grows over a "wall of silence" surrounding the horri[euro]c death of Keith Murrain, abducted while on business in the paradise island.
In a statement, the Murrains said: "We would like everyone to know we are still fighting for justice.
Prime Minister David Cameron has publicly backed the Murrains' campaign for justice.
"The Murrains are concerned that since the murder of Keith there have been other cases of British Nationals being murdered overseas, which have attracted more publicity and action from the British Government."
This week's national headlines over the fatal stabbing of two young doctors in Borneo only added to the Murrains' pain.
A 350,000 Jamaican dollar reward - it's around PS2,000 - is now on offer on the Paradise island for information that leads to the killers of Keith Murrain.
A 350,000 Jamican dollar reward - it's around PS2,000 - is now on offer on the Paradise Island for information that leads to the killers of Keith Murrain.