The protection and surveillance zones, as well as the controls that must be carried out by the competent authorities, were presented at a broad meeting held in Ghoulon the occasion of the detection of a case of sheep pox in the municipal unit of Malesini, of the municipality of Lokron, in Fthiotida.

As emphasized, the immediate priority is the recording and inventory of all units located within these zones, the clinical examination of all animals and the carrying out of sampling, where this is deemed necessary by veterinarians.

Among other things, the procedure was discussed, as well as the additional measures that should accompany the movement of meat and milk derivatives from these units.

As reported by the HYPAAT, in P.E. Fthiotidas has already been established, as provided by the legislation, a local Center to deal with the disease and the competent authorities are in continuous cooperation with the National Center for Disease Controlwhich is not transmissible to humans.

It is noted that the meeting was attended by, among others, the Secretary General of Rural Development and Food, Giorgos Stratakos, the General Director of Veterinary Medicine of the HYPAAT, Thomas Alexandropoulos and the regional governor of Central Greece, Fanis Spanos but also executives from the HYPAAT, the Region and associations.