Central Europe Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak Spurs Major Animal Culls and Border Closures

April 12, 2025, 7:20 am

In early March, authorities in Central Europe launched a swift response to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak originating from a cattle farm in northwestern Hungary. The outbreak led to the closure of borders and the mass culling of animals as officials raced to contain the virus and prevent its spread. International agencies are assisting in enforcing strict biosecurity measures to protect livestock populations, despite the challenging nature of the intervention aimed at safeguarding the agricultural sector.

citynews.ca / Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Central Europe leads to animal culls and border closures

Central European authorities are battling a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak among cattle, leading to border closures and thousands of animals being culled. The outbreak began in early March on a cattle farm in northwestern Hungary.

winnipegfreepress.com / Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Central Europe leads to animal culls and border closures

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