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Minister Heydon Urges Vigilance Following Foot-And-Mouth Disease Outbreaks In Cattle In Slovakia

While Ireland remains FMD-free, the Minister stressed the importance of farmers taking extra precautions

Minister Martin Heydon, TD for Kildare South, is urging continued vigilance after Slovakia confirmed three outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in cattle.

The outbreaks are within 20km of a recent FMD case in Hungary, making Slovakia the third country to report an outbreak of FMD in 2025.

FMD, which affects cloven-hoofed animals like cattle, sheep, and pigs, causes significant economic losses but does not pose a risk to human health or food safety.

While Ireland remains FMD-free, the Minister stressed the importance of farmers staying vigilant and taking extra precautions, especially those traveling from affected countries.

Ireland’s strict controls, including a ban on imports from FMD-affected countries and a comprehensive surveillance system, are in place to protect Irish livestock across Kildare and throughout Ireland.

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