EU Expands Emergency Measures Against Sheep and Goat Pox in Greece Following 21 New Outbreaks
02 Jun 2026Effective: 02 Jun 202694 views
Who is affected:
Sheep and goat farmers and holdings in Greece; EU animal trade sector
Summary
The European Commission updates restriction zones in Greece due to new outbreaks of sheep and goat pox detected between April and May 2026. Protection and surveillance areas are expanded in several Greek regions.
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Implementing Decision 2026/1191 amends the current emergency regulations (2024/2207) following 21 new outbreaks of sheep and goat pox reported by Greece between 17 April and 22 May 2026, affecting the regions of Achaia, Etolia-Acarnania, Ilia, Ithaca, Larisa, Phocis, Pieria and Rhodopi. Protection, surveillance and add…
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