A new case of pox has been confirmed in a livestock facility in Euxinoupoli, raising concerns among breeders in Almyros municipality. Livestock in the area have been under quarantine for over two months to control the disease. Results for another…
Two new cases of sheep pox have been reported in Magnesia as 2025 begins, raising alarms in the livestock sector. The outbreaks were identified at two farms in Evksenopoli, where affected animals were culled and disposed of. With the area…
Recently, compensation payments were made to livestock farmers in Greece who suffered losses due to peste des petits ruminants and bluetongue disease. Spiros Zacharias, the responsible deputy regional governor of Peloponnese, announced that focused efforts were made to disburse a…
During a meeting with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, George Stratakos, the Mayor of Almyros, Dimitris Eseridis, and local farmers expressed their concerns over the impact of a recent livestock outbreak. Stratakos committed to…
There has been a slight decline in sheep pox cases in Evros and Kavala, while it remains on the rise in Rodopi and Xanthi. Nikos Fotinias, Director of Veterinary Affairs for Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, mentioned possible sanctions for farmers…
French authorities announced a new wolf population count, allowing the culling of up to 192 wolves in 2025, a decrease from previous years. This decision has sparked frustration among farmers facing livestock attacks. The latest count shows a stable population…
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food confirmed ongoing compensation payments for farmers impacted by livestock diseases, specifically due to the outbreak of African Swine Fever and Sheep Pox. A total of €7.6 million has been credited to regional…
The Veterinary Authority of Thessaly, with police support, seized 32 unmarked sheep heading to a slaughterhouse in Trikala. The confiscation is part of measures against the spread of sheep pox and other diseases affecting local livestock. Officials emphasized the importance…
The Thessaly region is implementing a targeted biosecurity program to combat the spread of sheep pox, as announced during a meeting with local livestock representatives. Key measures include vehicle disinfection and additional spraying within a 3-kilometer radius of affected areas….
The Agrothessaly exhibition, focused on agriculture and livestock, is nearing full capacity three months before its scheduled dates from March 6 to 9, 2025. The event, organized in collaboration with DETH-HELEXPO and the municipality of Larissa, aims to showcase domestic…
The number of sheep pox outbreaks in the Rodopi region has reached 39, with over 8,400 animals euthanized. Throughout the Eastern Macedonia and Thrace region, cases have risen to 214, with more than 39,000 animals affected. Despite protective measures, non-compliance…
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…
