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Following the confirmation of the presence of foot and mouth disease (FMD) on a backyard farm with 14 water buffaloes in Hoppegarten, Märkisch-Oderland, Brandenburg on Friday, January 10, several countries have taken precautions including the Netherlands, Argentina, and South Korea.
The Netherlands, where although there have been no cattle transported directly from Brandenburg since December 1, more than 3,600 calves from Brandenburg have entered the Netherlands through collection centers located elsewhere in Germany and are spread across more than 125 farms in the country. Given the new situation, a nationwide ban has been established on the transport of veal calves, except for shipments to slaughterhouses. A ban on visits to fattening calf farms has also been put in place, except for essential visits, such as those by veterinarians, which are permitted as long as strict hygiene protocols are followed. Additionally, producers of other species susceptible to the disease, such as pigs, sheep, and goats, have been put on alert.
South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture announced an immediate ban on pork imports from Germany. In addition, all German pork products shipped into the country since December 27 will be tested for FMD virus. Currently, about 360 tons of German pork are under quarantine and being inspected.
Argentina's National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) suspended imports of goods capable of carrying the FMD virus from Germany and ordered the reinforcement of controls at national land borders, airports, and ports.
January 13, 2025/ 333 Staff.
