NOTICE – Foot and Mouth Guidance Documentation for Equine Stakeholders

Please be aware that a case of Foot and Mouth Disease was diagnosed in Hungary, near the Slovakian border, on March 6^th. The investigation into this outbreak is ongoing.

Horses cannot become infected or ill from FMD.  However, they, and their transport vehicles could facilitate spread of the virus.

All equine owners are encouraged to exercise additional vigilance at this time, in particular around animal and transport, hygiene and biosecurity

Equine movements from Hungary or Slovakia into Ireland are strongly discouraged whilst this outbreak is ongoing.

Please see the below documents for more information.

FMD Info Note For Equine Stakeholders 07.03.25

Foot and mouth disease no 2 of 2025