FMD infection can result in losses in international markets.

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FMD infection can result in losses in international markets.

FMD is highly contagious among cloven-hooved animals and triggers strict international trade restrictions on livestock and animal products. When an outbreak occurs, countries impose export bans, heightened surveillance, testing, and movement controls, which reduce demand and access to markets for meat, dairy, hides, and other products. Even after the outbreak is contained, trading partners may maintain cautious or prolonged restrictions, leading to ongoing losses in international markets. So, the statement is true.

FMD is highly contagious among cloven-hooved animals and triggers strict international trade restrictions on livestock and animal products. When an outbreak occurs, countries impose export bans, heightened surveillance, testing, and movement controls, which reduce demand and access to markets for meat, dairy, hides, and other products. Even after the outbreak is contained, trading partners may maintain cautious or prolonged restrictions, leading to ongoing losses in international markets. So, the statement is true.

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