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Paraguay: packer firms to lose millions after FMD confirmation

21/09/2011

An outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in cattle in the San Pedro region in Paraguay, confirmed on September 15, has led to a ban on all beef exports from the South American country. Immediately the Paraguayan meat industry association said the move would cost packer firms there between $300 million and $400 million. The beef industry there...

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