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A German region lifts an animal transport ban imposed after foot-and-mouth disease was detected

Jan. 17, 2025 08:50 AM EST

BERLIN (AP) — An eastern German region said Friday it is lifting a ban on the transport of animals that was imposed last weekend after foot-and-mouth disease was detected in a buffalo herd. No further cases have been confirmed in recent days. Authorities said a week ago that a...

Animal transports banned in German region after foot-and-mouth disease detected

Jan. 11, 2025 06:21 AM EST

BERLIN (AP) — Animal transports were banned in a state surrounding Berlin on Saturday and the capital's two zoos closed as a precaution after foot-and-mouth disease was detected in a buffalo herd just outside the city, Germany's first outbreak for more than 35 years. Authorities...