Strict organic security measures for animal transport in Austria!

Strict organic security measures for animal transport in Austria!

Landkreis Märkisch-Oderland, Deutschland - The recent erupted outbreak of the mouth and claw disease (MKS) virus in a water buffalo in the Märkisch-Oderland district has far-reaching consequences for the animal husbandry industry in Germany. In response to this, the Ministry of Health (BMASGPK) took strict veterinary authorities to regulate the import of claws from MKS-free areas in Hungary and Slovakia. Vetline , which also emphasizes that Germany has lost the status "MKS-FREE" through this outbreak, which leads to trade restrictions.

The health authorities are aimed at pet owners and transport companies to strictly comply with the new regulations. It is important that the organic security measures are checked and firmly implemented in all animal -keeping companies. The aim of the currently implemented measures is to contain the epidemic and prevention of further outbursts.

bio -security measures and regulations

According to the requirements of the new EU animal health law, which came into force in April 2021, pet owners are legally obliged to implement comprehensive organic security measures. These measures, which are regulated in various laws and regulations, contain minimum requirements for organic safety in all animal husbandry, regardless of the size of the company. The implementation is of crucial importance for the prevention of animal diseases.

A recently established working group on organic security in battle farming in Lower Saxony, which was launched on February 1, 2024, is working on a guide to implement these requirements. This group consists of representatives of agricultural chambers, universities and veterinarians to create practical work aid. The Wochenblatt emphasizes that compliance with these measures could reduce the risk of zoonoses and environmental contamination.

Overall, it becomes clear that the challenges of organic security in animal husbandry are not only a question of the legal requirements, but also require conscious action by the companies. Effective prevention work can ultimately help to ensure animal breeding and maintenance sustainably and to minimize health risks.