The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has released a statement reminding customs brokers, importers, vessel masters and shipping agents that ships and containers are a pathway to spread Foot & Mouth disease.
Foot & Mouth Disease is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects cloven-hoof animals including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, camels, pigs and deer. An outbreak of FMD could result in international trade losses and market disruption. The DAFF emphasises that...