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Animal transport prohibition enacted in Brandenburg following foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

Credited from: APNEWS

  • Authorities in **Brandenburg** enforced a **ban on animal transports** after foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in a buffalo herd.
  • This is the first outbreak in **Germany** in over **35 years**, with three buffalo found dead near **Berlin**.
  • A **72-hour moratorium** on transporting various livestock, including cows and pigs, has been implemented.
  • Both zoos in **Berlin** have closed as a precaution, despite the virus not posing a threat to humans.
  • In addition, around **200 pigs** will be slaughtered as a safety measure in a nearby farm. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of infection.

For the full article, visit AP News.

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