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Government seeks to reassure farmers amid foot-and-mouth outbreak in Germany


Published on 2025-01-15 10:41:26 - MSN
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  • Government seeks to reassure farmers amid foot-and-mouth outbreak in Germany - The import of cattle, pigs and sheep from the country has been banned after the disease was found in a herd of water buffalo.

The UK government is actively working to reassure farmers following the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany, as reported by MSN. The disease, which can severely impact livestock, has not been detected in the UK, but the government is taking precautionary measures to prevent its spread. These measures include enhanced biosecurity protocols, increased surveillance, and restrictions on the movement of animals from affected areas. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has emphasized the importance of vigilance among farmers and has provided guidance on how to report any suspicious symptoms in livestock. The government's response aims to protect the UK's agricultural sector from potential economic losses and maintain consumer confidence in British meat and dairy products.

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