National Food Chain Safety Office

Finland ASF outbreak expands and impacts pork exports

14 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: African swine fever causes high costs in Sweden and zone expansion in Finland

As of late September 2026, the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in southeastern Finland has expanded, following the detection of the virus in wild boar near Lappeenranta. The core infection zone has moved northeast to

Wildlife disease management in Hungary

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Hungary launches parasite monitoring in fox and golden jackal populations

In Hungary, authorities are implementing measures to manage health risks associated with wild canid populations. In September 2026, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) announced an autumn rabies vaccination pro

Spotted lanternfly invasive species spread

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Spotted lanternfly identified in Hungary, first EU detection

The invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) has been detected in new regions, posing significant phytosanitary and economic risks to agriculture. In Moldova, the pest was identified for the first time in an ind

African Swine Fever outbreaks and containment measures

11 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Mai Phu commune responds to African swine fever outbreaks

African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks have prompted various containment and quarantine measures across multiple regions. In Serbia and Croatia, the disease has led to significant agricultural concerns. Serbian authorities

Baltic and Hungarian wildlife rabies vaccination campaigns

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Hungary and Estonia launch wildlife rabies vaccination campaigns

In September 2026, Lithuania and Estonia initiated aerial rabies vaccination campaigns targeting wildlife to prevent the spread of the disease. Lithuania’s State Food and Veterinary Service launched an operation to dist

Anthrax outbreaks in Hungary and Bulgaria

4 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Anthrax outbreaks confirmed in multiple Bulgarian regions

In mid-August 2026, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) confirmed anthrax in a cattle herd in Hungary’s Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county after six animals died abruptly. Authorities suspected the infection originate

Japanese beetle spread in Europe

11 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Japanese beetle threat prompts preparations in Baden-Württemberg

In late June/early July 2026, two Japanese beetles were captured in Alsace, confirming the pest’s first presence in France. The French Ministry of Agriculture responded with nationwide trapping and expanded surveillance.