The presence of tick-borne encephalitis virus was confirmed in two small ruminant farms. The Chief Veterinarian of the Slovak Republic Martin Chudý therefore ordered an extraordinary emergency measure. If a laboratory examination reveals the presence of tick-borne encephalitis virus RNA in raw unpasteurized sheep or goat milk, this milk must undergo pasteurization. The State Veterinary and Food Administration (ŠVPS) of the Slovak Republic inform…
The Chief Veterinary Officer of the Slovak Republic has issued an extraordinary emergency measure in the interest of protecting the health of the population.