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No traditional cattle sale at Lochristi fair after minister blocks it over disease risk

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The Hijfte fair in Lochristi will not hold its traditional cattle sale because of the risk of IBR infection.
  • Agriculture Minister David Clarinval denied permission at the last minute, a decision organizers said they regretted but understood.

The traditional cattle sale at the Hijfte fair in Lochristi will not take place this year because of the risk of cow disease.

Agriculture Minister David Clarinval denied permission at the last minute, citing the risk of infection from IBR, known locally as cow flu.

“It is very unfortunate that we cannot continue this long-standing tradition, but we understand,” organizer Ivan Lybaert said.

It is very unfortunate that we cannot continue this long-standing tradition, but we understand.

· Ivan LybaertThe fair organizer reacted to the cancellation of the cattle sale.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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