Foot-and-mouth disease primarily affects livestock like cattle and pigs, causing pain and reduced production. While it poses no threat to human health, outbreaks lead to economic losses and require strict containment measures. In Slovakia, the disease has been detected on several farms, leading to culling and heightened surveillance. Farmers express concern over the impact on their businesses and call for government support. The EU has a framework for managing outbreaks, but challenges remain in preventing the virus's spread across borders. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)