Hungary and Slovakia face foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks, with Slovakia under a state of emergency.

Hungary and Slovakia are battling foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks, with Slovakia declaring a state of emergency. The disease, which affects cloven-hoofed animals, has led to strict containment measures, including herd culling and movement bans. Hungary has also confirmed a new outbreak, leading to additional restrictions. The outbreak poses economic risks due to potential trade restrictions and shortages of dairy and meat products. The Czech Republic is implementing measures to prevent the disease from spreading into their territory.