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Philippines bans meat imports from 23 countries over foot-and-mouth disease
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Dexter Barro II
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The Philippines has implemented a temporary ban on meat and live animal imports from 23 countries across Asia and Africa. This measure aims to prevent the entry of foot-and-mouth disease to protect the domestic livestock industry.
Why it matters
The ban is a critical biosecurity measure to prevent a highly contagious disease that could devastate local livestock production and international trade.
Manila Bulletin - Philippines bans meat imports from 23 countries over foot-and-mouth disease
Philippines bans meat imports from 23 countries over foot-and-mouth disease
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