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Temporary suspension of animal killings due to foot-and-mouth disease

Published March 7, 2026, 17:08
Temporary suspension of animal killings due to foot-and-mouth disease

The Ministry of Agriculture is temporarily suspending the killing of animals due to foot-and-mouth disease, following instructions from the Minister. This decision comes just before the meeting of livestock farmers and agricultural organizations with the President of the Republic, where they will submit a memorandum requesting the cessation of killings. Livestock farmers complain about the poor implementation of protocols in the animal burial process.