Press review Morocco has suspended the importation of cattle from Europe after the spread of epizootic hemorrhagic disease. A viral disease that has affected ruminants in European countries since September. This article is a press review from Al Ahdath Al Maghribia.
authorized sources indicate that the competent Moroccan authorities have suspended the importation of cattle from Europe until further notice due to the spread of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EMD). Well known in the United States, this viral disease, which affects ruminants and is not transmissible to humans, reached Europe a year ago, notes Al Ahdath Al Maghribia. The concerns of Moroccan authorities have intensified in recent months after the detection of this virus in cattle.
From then on, the National Food Safety Office (ONSSA) began to monitor the evolution of the spread of the virus in infected areas as Morocco continued to import cattle and sheep. France has identified 2,954 outbreaks on various farms across the country since the announcement of the detection of the first cases last September. The virus subsequently spread to many countries in Europe such as Italy, Switzerland, and Spain.
ONSSA had previously told Al Ahdath Al Maghribia that all imported live animals were subject to strict and regular checks at border inspection centers. At the end of these examinations, the ONSSA veterinary inspector writes medical certificates to validate their admission.
Only healthy animals are authorized to enter the national territory before being isolated by the ONSSA in approved stables. During this period, the livestock is monitored by a sworn veterinarian and by a veterinary commission to supervise the quarantine operation.
