UK Halts German Livestock Imports After Foot-and-Mouth Disease Detected

The ban follows Germany’s first outbreak of the disease in nearly 40 years, prompting fears of economic and agricultural disruption.

Germany confirmed three cases of foot-and-mouth disease in water buffalo near Berlin, marking its first outbreak since 1988.
The UK has banned imports of German cattle, pigs, sheep, and related animal products to prevent the disease from spreading.
German authorities have imposed transport restrictions and conducted extensive testing, with no additional cases detected so far.
The outbreak has led to trade restrictions from countries including South Korea and Mexico, threatening Germany’s meat and dairy exports.
Foot-and-mouth disease is highly contagious among cloven-hoofed animals but poses no risk to humans or food safety.