China bans ruminant imports from Poland, Croatia
The ban is due to the presence of bluetongue
11 December 2024
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By: China customs has banned the direct and indirect import of ruminant animals and related products from Poland and Croatia due to an outbreak of bluetongue disease, Reuters reported, citing the General Administration of Customs on its website on Wednesday.
The move comes after Poland and Croatia reported cases to the World Organization for Animal Health that had been found in one Polish province and two Croatian counties, customs said in an announcement dated Dec. 9.
