A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Spain could jeopardize exports, warns ASOPROVAC.

Published Apr 9, 2025

Tridge summary

Foot-and-mouth disease is spreading across Europe, with outbreaks in Hungary and Slovakia, causing concern for the Spanish livestock sector. The disease poses a threat to livestock and associated industries, leading to production losses and trade restrictions. If the disease reaches Spain, it could result in the immediate restriction of animal and product movement, potentially leading to the closure of foreign markets. The European Commission has approved measures to expand restriction zones and has activated the vaccine bank. The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture is implementing preventive measures and monitoring livestock movements from affected countries. No outbreaks have been reported in Spain since 1986.
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The spread of foot-and-mouth disease across Europe has set off alarm bells in the Spanish livestock sector: “The risk is real,” says Matilde Moro, manager of ASOPROVAC. “The businesses of many livestock families and associated industries are at stake, not only in cattle but also in other productions. This disease generates not only direct production losses but also very significant trade restrictions.” The spread of foot-and-mouth disease across Europe, with several outbreaks already confirmed in Hungary and Slovakia, is seriously worrying for the Spanish meat sector. The association warns that a single case in Spain would trigger immediate restrictions on the movement of animals and products and could lead to the closure of foreign markets. Expanded Restricted Zones and Activated Vaccines “The situation is very worrying. The size of the restricted zone is increasing in the three affected countries, and Slovakia has just reported its fifth outbreak,” explains Moro. “The rapid ...
Source: Agromeat

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