S American nations agree joint policy to fight foot-and-mouth
LIMA - Agriculture ministers from six South American nations have agreed on a joint policy for improved cooperation in eliminating foot-and-mouth disease in the region, the Bolivian News Agency reported Friday

Mercosur helps Bolivia combat FAM outbreaks
BOLIVIA - Several Mercosur members have offered Bolivia to “unite efforts” and help control “as soon as possible” the outbreak of foot and mouth disease. Bolivia declared last week a “state of emergency” following the confirmation of outbreaks in three...

FMD in Bolivia restricts beef exports
BOLIVIA - Bolivia has restricted its beef exports to Peru, Ecuador and Colombia because of an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, local media report Sunday.