The impact of ASF on Hungary’s healthcare administration, particularly in terms of veterinary and agricultural services, was immense. The NÉBIH, responsible for animal health and food safety, was at the forefront of ASF management. The outbreak led to several significant administrative challenges. NÉBIH had to rapidly expand its surveillance efforts to monitor both wild and domestic pig populations. This included an increase in laboratory testing and the use of advanced tracking technology to monitor the movement of potentially infected animals.5 The increase in testing and surveillance activities overwhelmed the existing administrative capacity, requiring additional staffing and budget allocation. One of the most difficult aspects of managing the ASF outbreak was the large-scale culling of infected and at-risk animals. In 2020 alone, more than 300,000 pigs were culled to contain the disease.6 The administrative burden associated with managing compensation for farmers whose animals were culled was significant. The government provided financial compensation, which added pressure to the already strained administrative budget.7 Hungary’s pork industry, a major contributor to the agricultural economy, was severely affected by international restrictions on pork exports. NÉBIH had to navigate complex trade negotiations to manage the impact of these restrictions on Hungary’s economy. Negotiations with the European Union (EU) and non-EU countries about the regionalisation of export bans were particularly challenging, as these bans contributed to financial losses in the sector.8