Two days ago, the governor of Thessaly in central Greece demanded an investigation into sheep that were allegedly buried alive due to the outbreak of peste des petits ruminants in the region. The epidemic threatens herds of sheep and goats.
Sheep being buried alive?
A notification to the prosecutor's office would result from complaints received by the authorities about the actions of veterinary services. The governor also announced a change in the position of the chief veterinary inspector in the region, who was allegedly responsible for irregularities and negligence. Disciplinary proceedings were initiated against the current head of services.
The plague is progressing
An epidemic of peste des ruminants broke out in Thessaly two weeks ago. Local authorities and the Ministry of Agriculture are trying to contain the plague, which is taking its greatest toll near the cities of Trikala and Kalabaka in Thessaly. More than 2,400 sheep have been slaughtered so far and local slaughterhouses have been closed.
Peste des petits ruminants is a highly contagious disease that affects sheep and goats among farm animals. In Europe it is combated ex officio. The disease does not affect humans, and pasteurized meat and milk are also safe.
Imported plague
Both the country's authorities and farmers believe that the plague was brought to the country. Greek Agriculture Minister Costas Tsiaras noted that farmers had increased animal imports from the European Union and other countries after herds were decimated by Hurricane Daniel last year. Tens of thousands of sheep and goats died in disastrous floods.
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