Foot-and-Mouth Disease Import Alert: What U.S. Veterinarians Need to Know About New Restrictions from Greece

As of February 16, 2026, the United States has implemented new import restrictions on animal commodities originating from or transiting through Greece following the confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in domestic cattle. The update, issued March 19, 2026 by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services, has important implications for veterinarians involved in importation, animal movement, and biosecurity protocols.