Day: April 5, 2025

At the open border crossings in Burgenland, epidemic carpets are deployed, as here in St. Margarethen. While the Austrian Armed Forces began an assistance mission in Burgenland on Friday evening to ward off the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Hungary and Slovakia – including the construction of so-called epidemic carpets – the Ministry of Health has published a new ordinance with further measures. The new ordinance from the Ministry of Health: The existing import ban on fresh meat, raw milk, venison, and hunting trophies will be extended to include straw and…

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It may seem trivial to many, but freezing meat requires careful thought and planning. Many use the freezer to reduce food waste. Freezing food can significantly extend its shelf life. However, there are limits to how long food can be kept in the freezer before it loses quality. Beef and veal can be kept in the freezer for up to eight months, while chicken should be eaten within three months to avoid losing quality. Minced meat has an even shorter shelf life of just two months, as the larger surface…

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