The clinker in Bojnice also threatens rare species, their price is incalculable. They are considering – SME
28. Mar 2025 at 10:19
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Elephants and kangaroos are also receptive.
Bojnice / Horná Nitra. National zoological Garden in Bojnice assumes that the losses he suffers in connection with measures against the spread Slinters and cubeswill reach a million euros. The biggest impact will have a loss of income from the entrance fee when the main season begins.
Dozens of animals are directly at risk of infection at the zoo, among them a number of rare species. In addition to a bonus, it also includes elephants or kangaroos. Their value is incalculable for the garden because their numbers in the wild are constantly declining.
Despite the fact that the infection has not yet appeared in Upper Nitra, breeders have taken several measures to prevent its spread. The ZOO also had to cancel several planned animals to various parts of the world, and the upcoming events will not be held, including the opening ceremony of the season.
Farmers in the region have taken several measures, prevented access to cattle, concluded farm yards and some of the animal nurses do not go home at all. They agree that the infection would be a disaster for them and would mean their end.
In the article you can read
- when the Bojnice Zoo will be closed,
- What impacts do the zoos have taken action,
- How many farmers in the Prievidza region is threatened by the infection,
- What would mean the penetration of the virus to the farm for breeders.
Months can be closed
Bojnice zoo closed its doors to the public as soon as reports of the penetration of the infection into the territory of Slovakia appeared. When it runs, it is not yet clear, but they also count on the possibility that they will not be able to open until August.
Its management is in close contact with zoological gardens in Slovakia and the Czech Republic and also with all competent institutions at home and abroad. They also negotiate the possibility of potential vaccination of endangered animals. The zoo spokeswoman Andrea Klasová informed about it.
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Dozens of susceptible animals are directly at risk, including rare species such as elephants, kangaroos or antelopes. According to the spokeswoman, the social value of these animals is virtually incalculable, as these are species whose numbers in the wild are constantly decreasing. From the perspective of nature conservation and biodiversity, they are irreplaceable.
Operation with restrictions
Although life inside the garden flows normally and nurses take care of animals, it is a complete ban on the movement of vehicles to and from the zoo except exceptions, with vehicles must pass disinfectants and sprayers to eliminate possible contamination. Disinfectant mats are also placed at all entrances to the area and in front of breeding facilities.
“Operation is limited to the necessary minimum, administrative workers work from home or draw vacations. All construction and supply work were also stopped, ”the spokeswoman explained.
They also had to cancel the planned transports of animals, such as the transfers of Capricorn to France or the Bongo antelope to Singapore are postponed indefinitely.
“The planned events for the public, including the opening ceremony of the season or Easter The events of the A and at risk are also the nationwide knowledge competition of the Lympiad 2025, as it was to be held at the end of April 2025. Since we do not know how long the zoo will be closed, further development of plans and events will depend on the current situation, ”added the spokeswoman.
The zoo is already calculating the losses that are increasing due to measures every day. Klasová talks about a significant economic impact, no matter when the zoo remains closed.
« If the situation is prolonged until August, the total amount of loss will certainly exceed EUR 1 million, » she explained, adding that the biggest impact on the entrance fee in the time of the beginning of the season will have the greatest impact. It talks about a modest estimate that does not take into account everything that needs to be currently secured and purchased to ensure the elimination of possible infection.
Farms are on alert
In the Prievidza region, the infection of the clinseed and the coffin has not yet appeared. This was confirmed by the director of the Regional Veterinary and Food Administration in Prievidza Igor Podoba. « For the time being, there is no suspicion of the occurrence of the disease in the district, but farm and breeding are governed by valid regulations, » he said. However, whether all measures are followed, veterinarians do not control the farms directly on the farms.
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