DAFF statement on ocean shipping as a pathway to spread foot & mouth disease

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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...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/daff-statement-on-ocean-shipping-as-a-pathway-to-spread-foot-mouth-disease/

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