Hungary has confirmed a fifth outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at a cattle farm in Rábapordány, located near the borders with Slovakia and Austria, according to Politico.
The virus, first detected in March, has led authorities to quarantine the facility housing 600 dairy cows, with plans to cull the herd under emergency protocols. A three-kilometer (km) protection zone and a 10-km surveillance zone have been established, and further testing is underway.
Although FMD poses no risk to humans, it has a severe impact on livestock and the economy. Officials estimate Hungary’s first outbreak in 50 years has already cost millions of euros, with long-term losses expected to rise significantly.
