Sanitary-veterinary pressure remains a major economic factor for Romanian livestock farming in 2026. According to the National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) and reports from the European Commission, Romania continues to face recurrent outbreaks of diseases with high economic impact, particularly African swine fever.

The costs associated with biosecurity have increased significantly. In commercial farms, expenditures on sanitary-veterinary measures can account for between 5% and 10% of total costs, including disinfection, access control, and continuous monitoring.

When disease outbreaks occur, the economic impact escalates rapidly through herd losses, trade restrictions, and delays in resuming operations. Public compensation does not fully cover indirect losses and is often paid with delays.

For 2026, sanitary risk must be integrated into farm-level economic calculations. Without effective biosecurity and financial reserves, exposure to sanitary shocks remains high, threatening the continuity of livestock operations.

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