The veterinary services in Magnesia, Greece, are on high alert following four reported cases of sheep pox across multiple farms. The outbreak raises urgent concerns among farmers, who are already grappling with economic hardships. The Thessaly branch of the Greek Veterinary Association has called for immediate interventions, including veterinary checks and laboratory support. The association warns that recurrent animal diseases, coupled with inadequate staffing and resources in veterinary services, threaten the competitiveness of the livestock sector. They emphasize the need for coordinated measures, including compensation for farmers and stricter monitoring of imported animals.