Hungarian authorities have reported that the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in the country has been "successfully overcome." Minister of Agriculture István Nagy expects the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) to reinstate Hungary's "FMD-free with vaccination" status in the near future, based on Hungary's reports and confirmations, according to the AgriLand portal.
On Friday, June 6, Hungary's National Food Chain Safety Office announced that the disease had been contained, and both the European Union and national authorities have lifted all FMD-related restrictions.
The Hungarian veterinary service is working to regain the country's official "FMD-free" status. Hungary will be able to apply to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) for the restoration of this status starting July 20.
As noted by the National Food Chain Safety Office, the last zone under FMD restrictions was lifted on Friday, June 6. This allows for the resumption of trade with EU countries. Hungary is also negotiating with non-EU states regarding the resumption of exports.
It is worth noting that Hungary confirmed its first case of foot-and-mouth disease in over 50 years in early March 2025. Subsequently, four more outbreaks were recorded on various farms, the last of which occurred in mid-April. All five outbreaks were identified in Győr-Moson-Sopron County, bordering Austria and Slovakia. In total, over 19,000 animals were affected in the five confirmed outbreaks. 2,900 farms were tested, and no new cases were detected.
Press Service of the Association of Milk Producers
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