UK issues livestock import ban on Hungary and Slovakia to restrict foot-and-mouth disease

Defra has placed a ban on cattle, pigs, sheep and deer from entering the UK from Hungary and Slovakia following a confirmed case of the disease last week

Chris Brayford
clock • 5 min read
Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner said: "We will not hesitate to add additional countries to the list if the disease spreads."
Image:

Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner said: "We will not hesitate to add additional countries to the list if the disease spreads."

An additional two countries have been banned from exporting livestock to the UK following a second case of foot-and-mouth disease being detected in central Europe. Defra confirmed imports of livestock...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

Beltex X Texel X Charollais Shearling Rams

Beltex X Texel X Charollais Shearling Rams

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

SUFFOLK RAM LAMBS

SUFFOLK RAM LAMBS

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

More on Animal Health

NSA warns against further sea eagle release

NSA warns against further sea eagle release

Group argues more time is needed to assess existing populations and affect on farm animals

clock 09 November 2025 • 2 min read
Welsh Government urged not to 'wait until it is too late' to introduce bird flu housing measures

Welsh Government urged not to 'wait until it is too late' to introduce bird flu housing measures

Plaid Cymru says action needed as cases mount across England

clock 06 November 2025 • 3 min read
Farmers told to keep poultry housed as avian flu cases reach 10 – what you need to know

Farmers told to keep poultry housed as avian flu cases reach 10 – what you need to know

Defra has confirmed multiple new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza and reintroduces mandatory housing measures for poultry in north, central and east of England

clock 28 October 2025 • 5 min read