South Korea Bans German Pork Imports After FMD Outbreak
Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has imposed an import ban on German pork following the confirmation of an outbreak of highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the European nation.
This move comes after Germany reported its first FMD case since 1988.
FMD is a highly infectious disease that primarily affects cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle and pigs, posing a significant threat to livestock populations.
The ministry has initiated FMD virus tests on all German pork products imported into South Korea since December 27th.
Approximately 360 tons of German pork, imported between October 26th and November 17th, are currently awaiting quarantine inspection.
The ministry stated that it will proceed with clearance procedures for these products through the normal process, as the maximum latent period for the FMD virus is 14 days.
This import ban aims to prevent the introduction of FMD into South Korea and protect the country’s livestock industry.
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