Published: 2023-06-06
Hungary has been declared free from bird flu by the food safety authority Nébih. After imposing restrictions earlier this year to prevent the spread of bird flu in the country, the authority has now lifted all of them.
Lifting of Restrictions
The last two counties under restrictions, Bács-Kiskun and Csongrád-Csanád, in Southern Hungary, have not reported new cases since April. As a result, the transportation of poultry from Hungary to domestic and EU destinations can now continue uninterrupted. However, some third country restrictions will have to be lifted by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) before this can happen.
Adherence to Regulations
Nébih warned farmers to continue to adhere to regulations to prevent the reintroduction of the virus.
Questions & Answers
Is Hungary free from bird flu now? Yes, Hungary has been declared free from bird flu by the food safety authority Nébih.
Were there any restrictions imposed on transportation of poultry in Hungary? Yes, restrictions were imposed on transportation of poultry in Hungary to prevent the spread of bird flu.
Have these restrictions been lifted now? Yes, all restrictions imposed by Nébih have been lifted now, and transportation of poultry from Hungary to domestic and EU destinations is uninterrupted.
Which were the last two counties under restrictions? The last two counties under restrictions were Bács-Kiskun and Csongrád-Csanád, in southern Hungary.
When was the last time these counties reported cases of bird flu in poultry? These counties have not reported cases in poultry since April.
Who will have to lift third country restrictions according to the statement released by Nébih? According to the statement released by Nébih, the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) will have to lift third country restrictions.
What has Nébih warned farmers about despite lifting all restrictions? Nébih has warned farmers to continue to adhere to regulations to prevent bringing the virus to the country again.
