Jump to third country raises FMD concerns in Europe

After a decades-long hiatus, unexpected outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Hungary and Slovakia recently have raised fears of further spread in Europe.

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Over the past month, cattle in Hungary and Slovakia have tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus. They are the first cases in these European states for more than 50 years.

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