Britain has banned imports of pigs, cattle and sheep from Germany after a case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in the country.

The disease is contagious in livestock like cattle, but poses no risk to humans or food safety.

The first case of the deadly disease in Germany for 36 years was found in a water buffalo herd outside Berlin on Friday.

The UK has banned imports of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease.

The UK has banned imports of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease.