EU emergency measures against sheep and goat pox detected in Romania
04 May 2026
Effective: 29 Apr 2026
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Who is affected:
Livestock farmers, exporters and importers of sheep and goats in Romania and EU trading partners
Summary
The European Commission adopts provisional emergency measures in response to an outbreak of sheep and goat pox in Romania to prevent its spread to the rest of the EU.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Implementing Decision 2026/1015 establishes emergency health measures against outbreaks of sheep and goat pox (Capripox) detected in Romania. Restrictions are imposed on the movement and trade of susceptible animals, animal products and genetic material from affected areas. Romania must implement reinforced controls, p…
Full official title
OJ:L_202601015: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/1015 de la Comisión, de 29 de abril de 2026, relativa a determinadas medidas de emergencia provisionales en relación con la viruela ovina y caprina en Rumanía [notificada con el número C(2026) 2967]