The UK has imposed a ban on the import of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the country, marking the first case in nearly 40 years. This measure is aimed at preventing the disease from spreading and posing a threat to animal health and local agriculture. The infection was detected in a herd of buffaloes in Brandenburg, Germany. The source of the infection is under investigation, with concerns raised about the potential risk from illegally imported animal products from regions such as the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and South America. Foot-and-mouth disease is highly contagious and affects various types of livestock but does not pose a risk to humans.