GEMEENTE BARNEVELD

Twenty-five years after a devastating outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), or *Mond- en Klauwzeer* (MKZ) as it’s known in the Netherlands, the scars remain palpable for farmers and communities in the Gelderland province. The crisis of 2001, which saw the culling of millions of livestock across Europe, is being revisited this year as the Netherlands … Read more

Twenty-five years after the devastating foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) crisis gripped the Netherlands, the emotional and economic scars remain palpable, particularly for farmers in regions like Gelderland. The outbreak in 2001 led to the culling of millions of livestock, widespread disruption, and a deep sense of betrayal among agricultural communities. While the Netherlands has largely moved … Read more