Sheep and Goat Pox Outbreak in Thessaly: Farmers Demand Support as Quarantine Takes Toll
A severe sheep and goat pox outbreak in Thessaly, Central Greece, has led to a strict quarantine. The ban, lasting until the end of August, prevents herders from reaching crucial summer grazing lands, resulting in animal losses and wasted feed. The outbreak has so far affected 22 out of approximately 300 farms, with new cases still emerging.
The outbreak has primarily hit small-scale livestock farmers, who are now calling for increased government support. They demand financial aid, improved veterinary services, and compensation for their losses. Farmers are also seeking immediate compensation and the cremation of infected livestock where burial is not feasible. They want more than temporary solutions, aiming to rebuild their sector.
The sheep and goat pox outbreak in Thessaly continues to spread, with 22 farms affected so far. Small-scale farmers, the majority of those hit, are seeking urgent government support. The true extent of the outbreak may be greater than official figures suggest, and the quarantine's impact on the region's livestock industry is significant.
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