Greece’s ongoing sheep and goat pox outbreak has led to the culling of 472,928 animals over the past 18 months, according to official data released by the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food and the National Scientific Committee overseeing the disease response.
The figures cover the period from August 2024 to January 18, 2026, reflecting the scale of the measures taken to contain the highly contagious livestock disease.
Thousands of Farms Affected Nationwide
Authorities have so far confirmed 2,061 cases of sheep and goat pox across 2,559 livestock farms nationwide. In just eight days, from January 10 to January 18, 2026, 16 new cases were recorded in six different regions, indicating continued transmission.
The most recent cases were identified as follows:
- Five in western Greece
- Three each in two regions of southern Greece
- Two in central Greece
- Two in northern Greece
- One in northeastern Greece
Ongoing Monitoring and Biosecurity Measures
Officials stressed that outbreak data is updated continuously, based on reports submitted by regional authorities, and will be published regularly to ensure transparent and timely information for farmers and the public.
The Ministry reiterated that strict biosecurity measures remain critical to controlling the disease. Livestock producers are urged to follow all official guidelines closely, as compliance is considered essential to limiting further spread and protecting the country’s agricultural sector.
