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Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Wheel Washes at 85 Locations to Prevent Virus Spread

Published February 26, 2026, 21:05
Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Wheel Washes at 85 Locations to Prevent Virus Spread

The Department of Agriculture is activating a series of preventive measures to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease nationwide. Since Sunday, around 85 wheel washes are being constructed in livestock areas, while one or two controlled disinfection points will operate in each zone, with the remaining entry points closed. The measure also applies to areas with concentrated livestock farms. The state covers expenses of up to €5,000 per point for the construction of wheel washes and up to €3,000 for automated systems, upon submission of the necessary supporting documents. The relevant letters have been sent to local authorities for the immediate implementation of the measures.