New lab to boost animal health, disease prevention | UNDP Climate Change Adaptation

Animal keepers have a huge responsibility in stopping the spread of the foot-and-mouth disease virus, and all farmers must comply with the regulations, the Minister of Agriculture emphasized at a press conference in Budapest on Friday.

According to István Nagy's announcement, livestock farms can submit their applications in June, and they expect a quick assessment due to the acceleration of the protection.

New lab to boost animal health, disease prevention | UNDP Climate Change Adaptation

New lab to boost animal health, disease prevention admin Fri, 04/25/2025 - 15:24 ESIGODINI Agricultural College, in Umzingwane District has established a new laboratory at its innovation centre, which is expected to play a key role in enhancing animal health through effective disease surveillance and analysis.Umzingwane District, located in Matabeleland South Province, widely regarded as a cattle-rearing region, has in recent years been adversel…

Experts agree with farmers in the opinion on the prevention of foot and mouth disease. According to them, it is still necessary to maintain measures at borders or in the sectors for at least a few more weeks.

The Ministry of Agriculture and the National Food Chain Safety Office reported on the situation of the foot-and-mouth disease epidemic in Hungary in a joint background discussion. István Nagy Minister of Agriculture and Dr. Imre Nemes, President of the Nébih, explained the defense strategy, the economic effects of the epidemic and the future measures, while emphasizing that the consumption of domestic food is safe. - said the Agricultural Sector…

István Nagy: Preventing the spread of the foot-and-mouth disease virus is the most important thing now - Strict regulations and measures remain in force.