Malaysia lifts import ban on Australia cattle

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 07, 2023 12:18 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Wednesday lifted a ban on live cattle and buffalo imports from Australia, which had been imposed after Indonesia said it had detected lumpy skin disease (LSD) in livestock from the country, authorities said.

LSD is an infectious viral disease that causes a reduction in milk production, temporary or permanent sterility, and sometimes death of cattle but poses no risk to humans.

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