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Malaysia lifts ban on Australian cattle imports after disease fears eased

Malaysia last month announced a pause of imports of live cattle from Australia [File: Binsar Sakkara/AP]

Malaysia has lifted a ban on live cattle and buffalo imports from Australia introduced as a precaution against an infectious disease that can be fatal to livestock.

Malaysian authorities lifted the ban after receiving an investigation report from Australia and discussions between the two countries, the Department of Veterinary Services said on Wednesday.

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