A livestock disease that could shut down Australia's meat and livestock trade has reached Bali, sparking calls for harsher border measures for those returning from the popular tourist destination.
Australia's $32 billion livestock industry is at risk if the disease arrives in the countryIt was confirmed over the weekend at least 60 cows had tested positive to foot-and-mouth disease on the Indonesian Island.
The highly contagious disease, which is yet to reach Australia, affects cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, and the virus would have severe consequences for the nation's animal health and trade.
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