Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food

In an interview with Action 24, Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Kostas Tsiaras stated that the 10-day ban on the movement of sheep and goats is aimed at preventing further spread of the disease. He clarified that there is no public health risk, as the disease only affects sheep, and emphasized that the main goal is to preserve the country’s livestock.

Sheep pox confirmed in four farming units in the border region of Evros, the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food said on Wednesday.

The infected animals, about 1,000, will be culled while authorities will intensify inspections and testing. 

The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, in collaboration with all relevant Ministries, is activating the framework of state aid to support the areas of Attica affected by the August 11, 2024, fire. Some of these measures also apply to other areas impacted by fires during the summer of 2024.

The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food has decided to extend the ban on the movement and slaughter of small ruminants throughout Greece in an attempt to control the spread of rinderpest - a contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals.

Greek health authorities have identified the first case of sheep pox on one animal following an on-site livestock inspection of a farm in western Lesvos last week, the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food said on Thursday.

The German-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce & Industry, BASF Hellas and Piraeus Bank present the Wine & Currant Marketing Forum, taking place on Thursday at the Domotel Kastri Hotel.