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Testing finds FMD fragments in CBD pork, as Watt agrees to roll out footbaths

Federal Minister for Agriculture Murray Watt flagged further biosecurity measures when he addressed the NSW Farmers conference this week.

FOOT and Mouth Disease fragments have been found in meat products in Melbourne and in an undeclared beef product imported by a passenger travelling from Indonesia where FMD continues to spread in livestock.

Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt disclosed the FMD virus finds at a press conference today.

Senator Watt told the conference there was “no live threat from the disease”, but it was a reminder of how vigilant Australians needed to be.

He…

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