British authorities have slammed the brakes on imported German hams and dairy products this week after a rare case of foot-and-mouth disease was detected near Berlin – the first in Germany since 1984. 🐄🛑 The ban, effective Tuesday, aims to shield UK livestock and farmers from the highly contagious animal illness.
While no cases have been reported in Britain yet, officials called the move a \"necessary shield\" for agriculture communities. \"We\u2019re acting fast to protect our farmers\u2019 livelihoods,\" a government spokesperson stated.
The outbreak originated in a water buffalo herd in Brandenburg, just outside Germany\u2019s capital. German animal health teams have quarantined the area, but global markets remain on alert. 🌍🔍 This comes as a blow to Germany\u2019s $47B meat industry, which exports over 4 million tons annually.
Travelers bringing meat products from Germany to the UK now face strict penalties – so that leftover currywurst might cost more than nostalgia! 🌭💸
