Danger from mouth and claw disease: Animal transports stopped by January 18!

Danger from mouth and claw disease: Animal transports stopped by January 18!

The district of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf has extended the general disposal for the suspension of animal transports for animals that are susceptible to the mouth and claw disease (MKS) until January 18, 2025. This decision follows a confirmed case of the highly contagious viral infection in water buffalos in the Märkisch-Oderland district. In order to prevent the spread of the disease, uniform “stand still” regulations were enacted that prevent the moving of claws such as cattle, pigs and sheep. According to Berlin.de, no case has occurred from MKS in Berlin, and the measure applies in all Berlin districts.

measures for protection

The MKS only affects claw animals and represents a serious threat to animal husbandry, while people are not at risk. The last disease of MKS in Germany was found in 1988. In order to ensure control over the possible disease spread, zoo and wild animals can also be affected. The general order can be viewed on the website of the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district, as is also reported by the Read Kong platform.

In a further measure to ensure health, which is not directly connected to MKS, the district office issues regulations for the separation of narrow contact persons who were in contact with SARS-COV-2. Close contact persons who are notified by the health department must immediately go to quarantine. People who are vaccinated or recovered are excluded, provided that they have no signs of illness. These quarantine measures are part of the applicable protection regulations and aim to prevent the spread of the virus.

Rathaus Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf