Ján Pleva
Ján Pleva is a 96-year-old former head of veterinary services in Slovakia, who has been in the news reflecting on the historical impact of foot-and-mouth disease in the country. Since 1960, he has been involved in veterinary medicine, ultimately becoming the chief veterinarian in Slovakia. In his recent interview, Pleva recounted his experiences during past outbreaks of the highly contagious disease, discussing the challenges faced, the measures implemented to control its spread, and the sacrifices made by farmers and veterinarians alike to protect livestock. His insights provide a valuable perspective on the evolution of veterinary practices and disease management over the decades.
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Ján Pleva recalls his experiences dealing with an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in eastern Slovakia over fifty years ago.
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Slovakia· 2025-03-28
Ján Pleva recalls the outbreak of a disease that affected several villages in the past.
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Ján Pleva recalls the outbreak of a disease that affected villages in Slovakia decades ago.
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Ján Pleva, a 96-year-old professor, discusses the challenges faced during the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Slovakia.
Slintačka a krívačka: Čo hovorí veterinár?Slovakia· 2025-03-23Ján Pleva is a 96-year-old former head of the veterinary service in Slovakia who recalls the past outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease.
Slintačka a krívačka: Čo hovorí veterinár?Slovakia· 2025-03-22