Hunting and dog training suspended
A foot-and-mouth hunting ban has been imposed in specific areas where livestock units are affected by restrictive measures linked to the outbreak.
The decision, announced by the Game and Fauna Service, forms part of a broader package of preventive actions aimed at protecting animal production and safeguarding public health.
According to the announcement, the ban applies to both hunting activities and the training of hunting dogs within the designated zone where livestock farms are operating under movement restrictions.
Preventing further spread of the virus
Authorities stressed that the movement of people, vehicles and animals in rural areas increases the risk of spreading the virus. As a result, the temporary suspension of activities that could contribute to transmission has been deemed necessary.
The foot-and-mouth hunting ban is designed to limit unnecessary movement in and around affected agricultural zones, reducing the likelihood of indirect contamination via footwear, equipment, vehicles or animals.
Foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects productive animals, leading to significant economic losses in the livestock sector.
Call for cooperation
The Game and Fauna Service urged hunters and dog owners to act responsibly and fully comply with the measures.
Officials emphasised that cooperation from all stakeholders is crucial to limiting the risk and ensuring the effective containment of the outbreak.
The hunting ban will remain in place for as long as required under the current restriction framework.
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