Malaysia has suspended the import of live cattle and buffalo from Australia after Indonesia found that live animals arrived are suffering from lumpy skin disease

Published 2023년 8월 10일

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Malaysia has suspended the import of live cattle and buffalo from Australia due to concerns over lumpy skin disease found in cattle imported to Indonesia from Australia. The Australian government is discussing the issue with Malaysia and hopes that the import ban can be lifted. Indonesia has also suspended cattle imports from four Australian farms for testing.

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Malaysia has suspended the import of live cattle and buffalo from Australia, because after some live cattle arrived in Indonesia a few days ago, the local government found that these cattle suffered from lumpy skin disease. The Australian government has launched urgent consultations with Malaysia on this, hoping that Malaysia can withdraw its order . The Indonesian Bureau of Agriculture and Quarantine notified the Australian government last week that lumpy skin disease (LSD) was found in 13 cattle exported from Australia to Indonesia. Indonesia therefore suspended the import of cattle from four Australian cattle farms. Malaysia also suspended this Four cattle farms are importing live cattle and buffalo pending further testing by authorities. Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer Shi Pu issued ...

Source: Zaobao