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Guidelines for veterinary laboratories

The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) and the National Accreditation Authority have prepared guidelines for the licensing and accreditation procedure of veterinary laboratories. The guide is also available online...

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ASP confirmed in domestic pigs in Croatia

African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed in domestic pigs in the settlements of Jagodnjak and Bolman in Croatia, located near the Hungarian border. The outbreaks have significantly increased the...

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Nébih: labeling and food quality errors were found during the inspection of rums

The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) tested rums, a labeling error was found in one product, and the experts took action in one due to a food quality problem;...

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Beautiful but dangerous: why not bring a plant from your vacation?

The bacterium Xylella fastidiosa poses a serious threat to Hungary’s flora, which can easily be brought into our country even with a sprout brought home from a vacation abroad. The...

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Four plant protection products have received emergency authorization to control locusts

In Hungary, due to the extremely hot and dry summer weather in recent years, the mass proliferation and damage caused by various species of locusts (Moroccan, Italian, migratory locusts) has...

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African swine fever outbreak in Croatia continues to pose a risk

According to the information provided by the Croatian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, African swine fever (ASF) has re-emerged on 3 farms in eastern Croatia, near the settlements of...

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Serious disease appears, national chief veterinarian orders increased control of cattle and buffalo imports

In recent weeks, the presence of the lumpy skin disease virus has been confirmed on the island of Sardinia, then in Lombardy in northern Italy, and in France. The disease...

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At the forefront of the domestic food industry for more than half a century

The future of the food industry is shaped by young professionals who respect traditions and boldly embrace the opportunities offered by new technologies – said András Tállai, Parliamentary State Secretary...

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Grapevine golden yellow disease has also appeared in the Villány region – Nébih calls for increased protection

The Grapevine flavescence dorée (FD) pathogen, which causes grape golden yellow disease, is currently confirmed to be present in 12 counties, and 15 out of 22 wine regions are now...

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Let’s protect our domestic plantations together against grapevine golden yellow disease

Grapevine golden yellow disease, spread by the American grapevine cicada, is currently the greatest threat to Hungarian viticulture, and the cooperation of all stakeholders is essential for effective control. The...

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Call to license holders of plant protection products that are not classified as plant protection products

Nébih calls the attention of license holders of plant protection products that are not classified as plant protection products to pay special attention to the timely initiation of “re-authorization” applications....

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EU Alert and Cooperation Network 2024 Summary Published

The European Union’s Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN) recorded more than 9,400 notifications in food safety, animal and plant health issues in 2024. Most cases came through the RASFF system,...

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Fresh and crunchy: Supermint grew month-old radishes at the Szarvas Plant Variety Experiment Station

The radish seeds tested in the Supermint spring product test were sown by experts from the National Food Chain Safety Office at the office’s Plant Variety Experiment Station in Szarvas....

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New development: continuous synchronization of eGN

The National Food Chain Safety Office will ensure the synchronization of Single Application (EK) data with the eGN system in 2025 as well. Similar to the practice of previous years,...

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Surveillance zones for avian influenza have been lifted

The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Authority has not detected any new cases of avian influenza since the beginning of May, so the authority has lifted the surveillance...

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Single applications can still be submitted for a few days

Farmers can submit their single applications for all direct support and rural development titles until June 10, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy pointed out. The Minister reminded that, according to...

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A demonstration on arable land hay and green fodder took place in Tordas

In April 2025, Nébih organized a Hay and Green Forage demonstration in Tordas. The event, organized by the Directorate of Agricultural Genetic Resources of the office, was realized as a...

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Nébih provided an overview of the economically most important pathogens of sunflower

The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) held a pathology presentation in Tordas at the beginning of May, which focused on disease resistance tests against the economically most important pathogens...

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Vaccination against avian influenza has started for rare and high-value zoo bird species

In collaboration with the National Food Chain Safety Office, Ceva-Phylaxia Zrt. has launched a national vaccination program. The experiment, which involves eight zoos, aims to provide protection against highly pathogenic...

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Cautious easing of measures taken due to FMD in areas outside the restrictions

The veterinary authority has extended several measures, but is now allowing the organization of fairs featuring susceptible animals in areas outside the restrictions. The cautious easing is made possible by...

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The complete exemption of the affected farms is underway and if there is no new infection, the restrictions can be lifted within weeks

István Nagy, the Minister of Agriculture, assessed the protection against foot-and-mouth disease as successful, and in his report to the Agriculture Committee of the Parliament on Tuesday, he said: if...

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Nébih: compliance with epidemiological regulations remains of utmost importance!

The official measures ordered in connection with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) are still in force. Although we have not confirmed any new infections since the Rábapordány case, due to the extreme...

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The state helps pig farmers in trouble due to FMD with purchase and compensation

The Government helps pig farmers in areas under restrictions due to FMD with purchase and compensation support. Technical information about the measures is continuously available on the website of the...

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Strict regulations and measures remain in force due to the FMD virus

The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) draws attention to the fact that strict regulations are still in force in order to stop the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) disease. The virus...

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Events featuring animals susceptible to FMD remain prohibited

The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) would like to draw your attention to the fact that the measures ordered due to the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus have been extended...

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Bird flu has also appeared in Békés County

The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has detected the presence of the bird flu virus in Békés County. The eradication of the affected herd and the...

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New elements added to the mandatory registration of those entering commercial livestock farms

The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) draws attention to the fact that from April 20, 2025, a visit log with expanded data content must be kept on all commercial...

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FMD appeared in a dairy farm in Rábapordány

The presence of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus was confirmed by the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) laboratory on a farm in Rábapordány on April 17. One cow from...

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Bird flu has reappeared in Hajdú-Bihar County

The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has detected the presence of bird flu virus in Hajdú-Bihar County. The eradication of the affected herd and the epidemiological...

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Weed control options in sorghum cultivation – current preparations and permits

One of the greatest difficulties in sorghum cultivation is the fight against weeds, as its initial weed suppression ability is lower than that of maize. In sorghum cultivation, we can...

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