Veterinary authorities in southern Greece are on high alert after the first confirmed case of sheep and goat pox was detected in the Peloponnese region.
The outbreak was identified at a livestock farm near the town of Megalopolis following laboratory testing, prompting officials to immediately implement emergency measures aimed at containing the disease.
In line with health protocols, 106 animals from the affected farm were culled to prevent the spread of the virus to neighboring flocks.
Regional authorities moved quickly due to the large number of livestock farms operating in the wider area, raising concerns about possible transmission.
A surveillance zone with a radius of 20 kilometers has already been established around the outbreak site. Veterinary teams are carrying out extensive inspections and tracing procedures in an effort to identify any additional cases.
Officials have urged livestock farmers to strictly follow biosecurity measures and avoid unnecessary movement of animals. Farms currently under restrictions have also been instructed to feed animals exclusively within their facilities to reduce the risk of further spread.
At the same time, authorities are investigating another suspected case in the nearby Gortynia area, with samples already sent for laboratory analysis.
