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Add as preferred source on GoogleSpain halts live cattle exports to prevent lumpy skin disease spread, impacting trade. France follows suit with similar measures.
MADRID (Reuters) -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.
France imposed a similar ban on cattle exports and events such as bullfighting on Friday.
The Spanish outbreak was detected on a farm with 123 dairy heifers near Girona in the northeast, after three animals showed symptoms on October 1.
(Reporting by Emma Pinedo and David Latona; Editing by Andrei Khalip)
Lumpy skin disease is a viral infection affecting cattle and buffalo, characterized by fever and skin lesions. It is transmitted by insects and can lead to reduced milk production and significant economic losses.
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