The Slovak government is currently fighting against a huge output on the mouth and the disease of claws. The Austrian army was also warned on Tuesday as part of the EU disaster protection mechanism.
The Dru Disaster Aid Unit starts his auxiliary mission in the neighboring country on Wednesday. In general, a soldier and 51 soldiers from Austria are used in Slovakia. They send the armed forces with 18 vehicles, including six special vehicles, and enter the Dunajská Streda area. This area is about 40 km southeast of the border of Burgenland over Kittsee.
Minister: “Use to protect Austria and his animals”
“The use of our soldiers is also necessary to protect Austria and his animals and to prevent cross -border spread of the plague,” emphasized Defense Klaudia Tanner on Tuesday.
“A good neighborhood requires rapid action. That is why I welcome the Austrian army to support the Slovak authorities with his expertise in dealing with oral disease,” added Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger (Neos).
State Secretary: “Strict BIOS safety in Austria”
“In Austria we rely on targeted information -offensive for animal owners, clear quarantine needs and stricter organic security measures in particularly sensitive areas,” State of Health Officer Ulrike Königsberger -Ludwig (Spö) stated in connection with the danger that threatens from Slovakije.
So far, according to the Ministry of Health, there are no signs that sick animals have been transported to Austria. The Chamber of Agriculture Austria has recently pointed to the dangers of the disease: “The mouth and claw disease (MKS) is a highly contagious virus disease in claws (cattle, sheep, goats and pigs). Many zoo and game can also develop MKS.
Source: Krone
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