A second case of sheep pox has been identified at a livestock farm in Dafia, Lesbos, following an earlier outbreak in the same area. In response, veterinary authorities have activated strict preventive measures, including the culling of 220 animals at…
Thessaly has confirmed eight outbreaks of sheep and goat pox, prompting authorities to enforce strict measures across the region. Areas in Karditsa, Larissa, and Magnesia are under protection and surveillance zones to prevent disease spread. Livestock movement for fattening and…
Recent cases of sheep and goat pox have emerged in Eastern Macedonia-Thrace and Thessaly, alongside a reported outbreak of sheep plague in Western Greece. In the last week, ten new outbreaks were confirmed in Rhodope, with a total of nearly…
Livestock farmers in Corinthia, Greece, are facing dire circumstances following outbreaks of animal diseases, leading to mandatory quarantines and culling of livestock. During a recent regional council session, farmers expressed their urgent need for financial support and measures to help…
Approximately 150 sheep from a livestock unit in South Pilio are set to be incinerated following the confirmation of a sheep pox outbreak in the Magnesia region. Dimitris Ramatas, the local council president, expressed concern over the virus’s spread, alarming…
Professor George Arsenos from Aristotle University highlights inadequate biosecurity measures among farmers as a key factor in the spread of livestock diseases, particularly in the Rodopi area of Northern Greece. He stresses the importance of preventing farmer interactions, vehicle disinfection,…
Greek livestock farmers must complete the annual registration of sheep and goats by November 15, as mandated by OPEKEPE. All beneficiaries with multiple EL codes are required to register their animals on the same date in the Veterinary Database. Accurate…
Health authorities in Magnesia, Greece, are on high alert following the discovery of a third case of sheep pox in a livestock unit near Diminiou. This case follows two previous infections in the region, raising concerns among local farmers. The…
