Plague of small ruminants discovered in Austria

Published 2025년 3월 12일

Tridge summary

Romanian sheep imported to Austria were found to have the plague of small ruminants (PPR), leading Austria to ban the import of animals for slaughter from Romania and Hungary. The affected animals were destroyed, and the slaughterhouse was thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Austria is in discussion with the European Commission and other affected states to maintain its PPR-free status. In contrast, Bulgaria is grappling with a crisis of infectious diseases among small ruminants, with many responding to a survey indicating that the country is not taking sufficient measures to address the issue. Over a dozen countries have banned the import of Bulgarian animal products.

Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

Romanian sheep delivered to a slaughterhouse in Lower Austria at the end of February tested positive for plague of small ruminants (PPR). In response, Austria imposed a ban on the import of animals for slaughter from Romania and Hungary. According to information from the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Welfare and Consumer Protection, a shipment of Romanian sheep was tested at a slaughterhouse in Lower Austria at the end of February 2025. The tests confirmed the presence of plague of small ruminants. As part of the quarantine measures, the infected animals were immediately destroyed, and extensive cleaning and disinfection procedures were carried out on site. According to the veterinary authorities, the sheep had only been on Austrian territory for a few hours, and any direct or indirect contact with other animals was excluded. All farms in the immediate vicinity of the slaughterhouse were also checked as a precaution, writes landwirt-media.com/. Austria introduces ...

Source: Agri