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Hunting Ban Implemented in Areas Affected by Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Published February 24, 2026, 18:27
Hunting Ban Implemented in Areas Affected by Foot-and-Mouth Disease

The Hunting and Fauna Service has announced a ban on hunting and training of hunting dogs in areas affected by foot-and-mouth disease. This decision was made following a meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture, with the aim of preventing the spread of the disease. The ban applies to areas where affected livestock farms are located. The Service has published a map of the specific areas to inform hunters. This move is part of the broader measures taken by the government to limit the spread of foot-and-mouth disease.