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Since the last outbreak (31 January 2011) no change of the health status has been observed. Teams of National Veterinary Services perform daily clinical examinations of the susceptible animals in the municipalities of Tsarevo, Malko Tarnovo, Sredets, Primorsko and Sozopol (Burgas region).

Foot-and-mouth disease reappeared in 17 cities and provinces nationwide after being contained for three weeks, reported the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

South Korea will raise the volume limit of imported pork subject to its tariff quota system, in a bid to tame rising food costs.

On February 4th, Argentina recovered its status as foot and mouth disease-free through the application of vaccinations in the area that has been under surveillance. The area is made up of what is called the Border Zone, on the border with Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has reported 48 outbreaks of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

EU Healthcare Commissioner John Dalli and Minister of Agriculture and Food Dr. Miroslav Naydenov held a business meeting held at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

Japan has regained it foot-and-mouth disease free status. Paris-based World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) approved this last week.

South Korea confirmed an additional case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the country's central region on Tuesday, after initial vaccinations of all livestock in the country have been completed, the government said Tuesday.

On January 31, 2011, Bulgarian veterinary services informed of a fourth source of foot and mouth disease after detecting the presence of non-structured antibodies in samples taken from thirteen sheep and one cow belonging to different owners. All of the animals were located in the town of Gramitokovo, including within the 10 km security radius established after the first notification of the diseases appearance, also located within the region of Burgas.

FAO is calling for veterinary and border control authorities in Asia to be on alert for animals showing signs of infection by Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), following an unprecedented outbreak of the livestock-affecting sickness in South Korea.

The ministry said the current tariff of 25 percent on pork used as a raw material for meat processed products will be lowered to zero percent starting this month. A total of 60,000 tons of pork will be subject to the tariff reduction.

COMMISSION DECISION of 19 January 2011 concerning certain protection measures against foot-and-mouth disease in Bulgaria.

In a follow-up report sent to the OIE, Korea (Rep. of) notifies 29 foot and mouth disease outbreaks of serotype O.

Taking into account detection of FMD affected animals in the territory of Bulgaria and possibility of the agent introduction to the Russian Federation with live animals and animal products, the Rosselkhoznadzor imposes temporary restrictions.

South Korea on Wednesday confirmed more outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in areas that had not been hit by the highly contagious animal disease so far.

Blood samples of animals in the village of Rezovo, Burgas region, have tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).