Thousands of animals killed after foot-and-mouth outbreak in Hungary

A significant outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has prompted Hungarian authorities to cull over 2,000 cattle on a farm in northern Hungary. This reinforces a recent trend of outbreaks in Central Europe after over 50 years of being disease-free. Two-tier security zones have been established around the affected areas, with strict animal movement bans and vaccination efforts underway. Slovakia is also facing a similar situation with restrictions on border crossings and monitoring measures. Both governments have faced local criticism regarding their responses and strategies for dealing with the infection.

Hungarian authorities have implemented strict measures, including the slaughter of over 2,000 cattle, to control a recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting livestock.

Both Hungary and Slovakia have set up security zones to monitor and contain the disease, with restrictions on animal movement and hunting.

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