The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced March 13 that it is temporarily prohibiting the importation of animals and animal products from the European Union into the United States. This temporary action is being taken following confirmation of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in France. The ban does not include horses, as horses are not susceptible to the disease.

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