Spain Bans Live Cattle Exports Over Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreak
Spain has imposed a temporary ban on exports of live cattle following an outbreak of the highly-contagious lumpy skin disease, Agriculture Minister Luis Planas told reporters on Tuesday.
Lumpy skin disease is a virus spread by insects that affects cattle and buffalo, causing blisters and reducing milk production. It does not pose a risk to humans but often leads to trade restrictions and severe economic losses.
"We have temporarily suspended exports of live animals to prevent the spread of the disease; France has done the same," Planas said...
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