21 Jul 2022

Disinfecting mats to be installed to protect against foot and mouth disease

From Morning Report, 6:43 am on 21 July 2022

There are growing concerns over the potential for a foot and mouth disease outbreak.

Viral fragments of the disease have been detected on meat products for sale in supermarkets, as well as on luggage and goods at airports, and meat imported from China.

But so far there's no sign of any live virus there or here.

Both countries will be introducing disinfecting foot mats for those arriving from Indonesia to help ensure footwear is clean of the virus.

Ministry for Primary Industries deputy director-general Stuart Anderson spoke to Susie Ferguson.