Please be aware that a case of Foot and Mouth Disease was diagnosed in Hungary, near the Slovakian border, on March 6th. 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.