Slovakia strengthens biosecurity after foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Hungary

Following the emergence of an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Hungary on a livestock farm near the border with Slovakia, the Veterinary Service plans to complete clinical inspections of susceptible animal farms and possible sampling in the districts of Dunajská Streda and Komárno in the restricted zone 10 km from the outbreak in Hungary. In the restricted zone, there are 18 pig farms (114 animals), 9 cattle farms, 4 sheep farms and 6 goat farms. As of 12 March 2025, the Slovak Veterinary Service has not registered any suspicions of Foot and Mouth Disease on the territory of the Slovak Republic. It is prohibited in the restricted zone: Movement of ungulates (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs), except for essential transport approved by the Veterinary Service. Transportation of animal by-products, feed, bedding, manure, hay and straw without authorization. Transport of reproductive materials (semen, eggs, embryos) from farms in the protection zone. Mass events, markets, ...