Bolivia's livestock sector is celebrating the prospect of the first certified FMD-free zone in the country. The new status means exports of beef and beef products could begin soon without the current restrictions.

The minister of agriculture, Walter Nunez, said that the San Ignacio de Velasco region will officially become the first ever FMD-free zone in the country on March 24. The minister added that the removal of restrictions would allow beef from 600,000 cattle to be exported not only to neighbouring countries but also to Europe, Bolivia's main target market.

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