Hungary Successfully Contains Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
National authorities lift all restrictions following the containment of the viral disease affecting livestock.
Hungary has announced the successful containment of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), leading to the lifting of all protective and surveillance zones as of June 6. The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) confirmed the removal of local restrictions following extensive monitoring and testing efforts.
The presence of the FMD virus was initially identified in spring 2025 at five sites: Kisbajcs, Levél, Darnózseli, Dunakiliti, and Rábapordány.
In response to the virus detection, authorities implemented various control measures.
Since mid-April, tens of thousands of laboratory tests have been conducted, but Nébih has reported no new confirmed cases of the virus.
The lifting of restrictions allows for the resumption of uninterrupted trade within the European Union, while negotiations regarding exports to third countries are ongoing.
The animal health authority aims to regain official freedom from FMD as defined by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).
Hungary can apply for this status as early as July 20, 2025.
The recent outbreak of FMD, which had not been seen in Hungary for half a century, affected over 19,000 animals and resulted in significant economic losses.
Nationwide sampling has occurred in more than 2,900 farms, all of which yielded negative results for the virus.
Continuous monitoring of the wild animal population has involved nearly 5,300 samples, none of which tested positive for FMD.
Nébih laboratories have conducted approximately 56,000 PCR tests and more than 206,000 ELISA tests, operating around the clock to ensure comprehensive control and monitoring of the epidemiological situation.
Testing will continue in the coming months to confirm disease-free status and support the recuperation of that status.
The presence of the FMD virus was initially identified in spring 2025 at five sites: Kisbajcs, Levél, Darnózseli, Dunakiliti, and Rábapordány.
In response to the virus detection, authorities implemented various control measures.
Since mid-April, tens of thousands of laboratory tests have been conducted, but Nébih has reported no new confirmed cases of the virus.
The lifting of restrictions allows for the resumption of uninterrupted trade within the European Union, while negotiations regarding exports to third countries are ongoing.
The animal health authority aims to regain official freedom from FMD as defined by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).
Hungary can apply for this status as early as July 20, 2025.
The recent outbreak of FMD, which had not been seen in Hungary for half a century, affected over 19,000 animals and resulted in significant economic losses.
Nationwide sampling has occurred in more than 2,900 farms, all of which yielded negative results for the virus.
Continuous monitoring of the wild animal population has involved nearly 5,300 samples, none of which tested positive for FMD.
Nébih laboratories have conducted approximately 56,000 PCR tests and more than 206,000 ELISA tests, operating around the clock to ensure comprehensive control and monitoring of the epidemiological situation.
Testing will continue in the coming months to confirm disease-free status and support the recuperation of that status.
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