A case of foot-and-mouth disease was reported in Germany after 35 years.

After the detection of foot-and-mouth disease in a buffalo herd in the Brandenburg state of Germany, the zoo, animal park, and children's farms in Berlin were closed due to the disease.

As a precaution against the foot-and-mouth disease, which has been seen in 3 buffalo for the first time in 35 years in Germany, nearby cloven-hoofed animals were culled. The detection of foot-and-mouth disease in a buffalo herd in the Märkisch-Oderland region of Brandenburg has raised concerns across the state, leading to the temporary closure of children's farms and zoos in Berlin and its surroundings.

"A DISASTER FOR FARMERS"

The live transport of animals such as cows, pigs, goats, and sheep from the state has been suspended until tomorrow morning. Henrik Wendorff, the President of the Brandenburg Farmers' Union, stated that the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in the country would be a disaster for farmers.

Wendorff said, "If there is an outbreak in one region, it is quickly excluded from trade. This ultimately has many financial consequences."

Germany's Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir will also meet with industry representatives tomorrow to discuss the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

SOUTH KOREA BANS PORK IMPORTS

Following the announcement of the foot-and-mouth case, the South Korean Ministry of Agriculture has banned all pork imports from Germany. The Netherlands has also halted the import of calves for fattening from Germany.

Additionally, all German pork products delivered to South Korea since December 27, 2024, will undergo foot-and-mouth virus testing. Currently, quarantine inspections are expected for approximately 360 tons of German pork.