Mozambique bans Zimbabwe meat after foot-and-mouth found

Mozambique has banned the import of animals, animal products and animal by-products from Zimbabwe following a resurgence of foot-and-mouth disease in the neighbouring country.

The authorities have also banned the importation of fodder for cattle, goats, pigs and sheep.

It comes says after Zimbabwean authorities confirmed an outbreak of the disease in Mashonaland Central province which borders Mozambique.

Mozambique's agriculture ministry said it would monitor the movement of animals and the banned products along the main border and points of road entry into the country.

It will also carry out mandatory inspections of all cattle, goats, sheep and pigs on the border districts.

This article originally appeared on BBC News

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