German case of foot-and-mouth disease triggers import ban on meat and dairy

Imports of German pork, lamb, beef and dairy products were banned yesterday to prevent foot-and-mouth disease spreading to the UK after a case of the disease was confirmed on Friday near Berlin.

- Joanna Partridge

As well as prohibiting imports of ham, bacon, salami and cheese, the measure bans the import of cattle, sheep and pigs, along with other animals susceptible to foot-and-mouth. No health certificates will be issued for fresh meat from Germany.

"Ham, gammon and bacon as well as products like salami from Germany will not be allowed into the UK," said Mandy Nevel, the head of animal health and welfare at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. "We are expecting some disruption to supply."