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Argentine beef imports would be blocked under billWASHINGTON (AP)--Legislation that would prevent the importation of Argentine livestock as a precaution against foot-and-mouth disease has been approved by a Senate spending panel. The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday added legislation introduced by Sen. Tim Johnson, D-SD, and Sen. Mike Enzi, R-WY, recently to an agriculture spending bill. It would prevent certain livestock importation from Argentina until the U.S. Department of Agriculture can certify that it's safe. The region has seen outbreaks of the highly contagious disease that affects cloven-hoofed animals like cattle and pigs. It is a viral animal illness that can be spread through even minimal contact with infected animals, farm equipment or meat. It can be fatal to animals, but does not harm humans. 8/4/08 Date: 7/29/08
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