A pimples in Slovakia: Richard Takáč, Slovak Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, said on Friday (March 21) that the research confirmed the appearance pimples in three breeding farms in the Dunaje Streda poviat in the south of the country. Virus He probably reached the country from Hungarywhich confirmed the cases of the disease three weeks ago. Minister Takáč announced that the counting About two thousand cattle pieces The herds will have to be broken. The state also plans to conduct vaccinations to reduce the risk of further spread of infection.
The government announces steps: The head of the Slovak Ministry of Agriculture said that in connection with the situation he was convened crisis staffand the government intends to introduce additional security measures. They are to include, among others No animal transport inside the country and closing of zoological exhibitions and gardens. Areas in the south of the country are to be covered strict quarantineand regular veterinary checks are to be carried out. – After 50 years, the pimples appeared again in the region. It's a disaster Takáč stated in an interview with the media.
Situation in the region: Pimples highly contagious viral diseaseto which they are particularly vulnerable Sheep, goats, pigs and cattle. The last case was recorded in Czechoslovakia in 1975. Poland It is considered by the World Animal Health Organization as a pimples free country. In our country, the last case of the disease was diagnosed in 1971. Pimples does not pose a threat to people. In history, there were only several dozen cases, which were characterized by a mild course and fever -like symptoms.
Polish decision: Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Czesław Siekierski informed about closing Poland's territory to the import of selected goods from Slovakia. The ban includes, among others, meat products, milk, animal by -products, as well as manure, straw and hay. The ministry's regulation will enter into force the day after the announcement and is to apply Until the European Commission is adopted. Earlier, the Czech Republic also announced a similar decision.
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