Spanish authorities have suspended exports of live cattle to Morocco after detecting an outbreak of lumpy skin disease, a contagious viral infection affecting only cows.
The measure, announced as a precaution, aims to prevent the virus from spreading beyond Europe.
The disease causes nodules and skin lesions in infected animals but poses no risk to humans.
Morocco remains free of the disease, and the suspension applies solely to live animal imports, not to red meat products. Since June 2025, 68 outbreaks have been reported in Italy and 79 in France, indicating limited but persistent circulation in Europe.
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