Two cases of sheep and goat plague were detected earlier in Ilia.

According to information, one is in the area of ​​Nemouta and the other in Bartholomew.

These are areas that are not close to each other.

Symptoms and how it is transmitted

In the announcement of the competent agency, it is emphasized that the symptoms in sensitive animals are high fever, collapse and sleepiness, shortness of breath and cough, severe diarrhea, lesions with serous fluid around the eyes and nose, intense salivation from the mouth (picture of a wet face). , lesions inside the mouth (white plaques on the gums and inside the lips) and sudden mass deaths.

Regarding the mode of transmission, the agency states that: “The transmission of the disease occurs: by close contact between healthy and sick animals, by direct contact with the secretions of sick animals (tears, saliva, urine, feces) and indirectly through of contaminated feed, bedding, machinery and means of animal transport’.

Regarding the way to protect the herd, the Veterinary Service advises breeders “to avoid direct contact of their animals with other herds of unknown status, to borrow and lend animals, tools and animal transport vehicles from other farms, as well as illegal buying and selling and illegal animal movements.

They must also regularly clean and disinfect their breeding areas and check their herd thoroughly every day for the presence of sick or suspicious animals. If they find anything worrying, they should immediately contact the relevant local veterinary authorities.”