Instructions with the actions to be taken by farmers if they suspect that an animal is infected with smallpox, as well as the measures it applies to deal with and eradication, were announced by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food.
As he says, sheep and goats is a serious disease that only affects the goats and sheep. The main symptoms of animals are fever, skin lesions mainly in hairless parts of the body, anorexia and deprivation.
In the event of suspicion of disease, it is necessary to inform the veterinary services immediately. Sick animals should be isolated, limited the herd and avoid any contact with other breeders. At the same time, bio -safety and hygiene measures must be adhered to by all the farm staff. The most recent epizopia appeared in Greece in August 2024.
It is noted that by the end of August 2025, 903 cases were recorded in 1,148 breeds, and 262,854 sheep and goats were held.
In areas with confirmed cases, specific measures are applied. The protection zone is defined
- (a) within a radius of five kilometers from contaminated breeding while
- b) The surveillance zone within a radius of twenty kilometers and
- (c) The further prohibited zone within a radius of 40 kilometers.
The National Emergency Response Plan is implemented to manage the disease. The measures taken are as follows: killing and landfill of animals in contaminated farming, delineation of protection and surveillance zones as well as further forbidden zones, prohibition of healing and feeds in these zones, informing farmers on biochemism and biochemism measures that should be biochemistry and Civil Protection mobilization, mobilization of veterinarians serving in the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning and Supervised Bodies, Systematic Disinfection of Agricultural Roads, ELAS mobilization. To ban movements, conduct epidemiological research, creation of disinfection stations at road network points and a Task Force recommendation to tackle the disease.
Questions & Answers for Sheep and goat bomber
What is sheep and goats?
Sheep and goats is a zoonoso that affects sheep and goats alone. It is a particularly serious illness that causes losses in the livestock sector. However, there is no reason to worry about public health as it is not transmitted to humans.
Is milk safe?
Yes, milk is safe for human consumption After high pasteurization is meat safe? The meat can be consumed normally.
What are the main symptoms in animals?
Disease animals develop fever, skin lesions mainly in hairless parts of the body, anorexia and deprivation. These symptoms are essential indications of the disease.
What should a farmer do if he suspects an animal is infected?
Must immediately inform veterinary services. The animal with suspicious symptoms is isolated, the flock is restricted, avoiding any contact with other breeders and strictly respected biosexhes. Rapid recognition and immediate reaction are crucial to the control of the disease.
What is the epidemiological evolution of the disease by the end of August 2025?
The last epizochae of the sheep and goat was occurring in August 2024. Until 903 cases had been recorded in 1,148 breeds, resulting in 262,854 sheep and goats.
What measures are implemented in areas with cases?
Areas with confirmed cases are defined as a protection zone within a radius of five kilometers and surveillance zone within a radius of twenty kilometers to limit the spread of the disease. Also, delineate a further redeemed zone within a radius of 40 kilometers.
How do we manage sheep and goats?
We follow the national emergency plan to eradicate the disease. According to this, measures such as killing and landfill of animals on infected farming, zone demarcation, prohibition of moving sheep and animal feed, as well as the briefing of breeders on the biochema measures to adhere to, are implemented. It is necessary to adhere to the measures for the successful eradication of the disease. At the same time, the Regional Units with cases are declared in a state of specific civil protection mobilization. Veterinarians and bodies supervised by the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning are mobilized, systematic disinfection of agricultural roads, ELAS movements are implemented, epidemiological research is being carried out and disinfectants are created at hubs on the road network. Finally, there is a special Task Force to coordinate all actions.
Source: Skai
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