The Resurgence of Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Foot-and-mouth disease is making a comeback. The risk of transmission is high, partly due to suspected violations of meat import regulations.

Retno Sulistyowati

January 27, 2025

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A SHIPMENT of 100 cattle sent by Zainal Abidin from Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, in the second week of January, nearly could not enter Sumatra. Officials from the Indonesian Quarantine Agency at the Merak Port in Cilegon, Banten, reportedly held the livestock, which was transported by the Camara Nusantara motor vessel. Zainal protested the ban, arguing that his cattle were accompanied by the necessary permits, certificates, and veterinary hea

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