Μake us preferred on Google Greek veterinary authorities have issued clarifications to livestock farmers in Kastoria regarding restrictions on moving animals outside farms located within designated restricted zones following the detection of sheep pox cases in the area.
The Kastoria Regional Veterinary Subdivision said the measures currently in force to control sheep pox in Greece are governed by a series of European Commission implementing decisions issued after a 2023 ministerial decision referenced in some recent public statements.
The European decisions determine the size of restricted zones, the duration of movement restrictions and the measures required to contain and eradicate the disease.
Restrictions aim to contain the disease
According to the veterinary authorities, implementation of the measures does not depend solely on the epidemiological situation in a particular area. It also takes into account the overall epidemiological situation across Greece.
As a result, under the current framework, authorities cannot grant exemptions from restrictions on the movement of animals located within designated restricted zones.
The Kastoria Veterinary Service said the measures are aimed exclusively at limiting the spread of the disease and stabilizing the epidemiological situation, allowing sheep and goat farming to recover as soon as possible.
The service urged all livestock farmers to strictly follow the required biosecurity measures and avoid any illegal actions that could undermine efforts to contain and control the disease.
“The cooperation of all parties involved and, above all, the responsible attitude of livestock farmers are crucial factors in effectively addressing sheep and goat pox and protecting livestock and local animal production,” the service said.
