The main effort to contain smallpox is located in the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
All the information citizens/consumers need to know about sheep pox is presented by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food. To date, there are 110 cases across the country, while 24,000 animals have been killed
The sanitary burial of animals is carried out in compliance with all the protocols stated in the European regulation
The main effort to contain smallpox is located in the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, given that no other cases have been reported in Magnesia and Corinthia or other parts of the territory.
Useful facts about sheep pox
1: Sheep pox
• There is no public health concern as it is not transmissible to humans.
• Preventive measures are aimed at avoiding spread from animal to animal and eradicating the disease.
• The measures also apply to goats, as they are vectors of transmission.
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2: Consumer Inquiries
A. Is milk safe?
• Yes, milk is safe for human consumption after high pasteurization heat treatment.
B. Is meat safe?
• Meat can be eaten normally.
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3: Symptoms shown by animals
• Skin lesions: Spots and papules on the head and hairless parts, which develop into scabs.
• Other symptoms: Fever, swollen lymph nodes, decreased milk production, anorexia, collapse, conjunctivitis, rhinitis, purulent nasal discharge, salivation, pneumonia.
In case of suspected illness:
• Inform the veterinary services immediately.
• Isolate the sick animal and limit the herd.
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4: Management of the disease
• We follow the European emergency plan for the eradication of the disease:
o Killing and sanitary burial of the animals on the infected holding.
o Demarcation of 3 km protection and 10 km surveillance zones around the infected farm.
o Conducting epidemiological research.
o Payment of enhanced compensation to livestock farmers.
It should be noted that yesterday Wednesday the staff of the FSA led by the General Secretary Giorgos Stratakos held meetings in Komotini and Alexandroupoli
Today, with the participation of Deputy Minister Christos Kellas, corresponding meetings were held in Xanthi and Kavala.
Tomorrow they will take place in Serres and Thessaly.
An effort is being made to make the most of the 10 days of the implementation of the measures prohibiting the movement of sheep and goats. The success of the effort to contain and eradicate smallpox will be judged by whether or not biosecurity measures are faithfully implemented everywhere.
In the effort made by the levels of the HYPAAT, which are supported by veterinarians from all the supervised bodies as well as from the Regions, EL.AS is helping. and in the ports of Alexandroupoli and Kavala and the Coast Guard.
Also, the General Secretary of the HYPAAT, Giorgos Stratakos, is in consultation with the officials of Egnatia to install disinfection points at the toll roads.
At the same time, an announcement is immediately issued for the recruitment of veterinarians outside ASEP by the AMTH Region.
Source: Skai
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