Bulgaria: Grazing, trade and transport of sheep and goats are prohibited in three areas

Published 2024년 10월 18일

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The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency has introduced new measures to curb the spread of small ruminant pox in certain Bulgarian regions from October 18 to November 30, 2024. In Yambol, Haskovo, and Stara Zagora, restrictions are placed on the grazing, trade, and movement of small ruminants, except for immediate slaughter or transit, which requires examination and permits. In Burgas, Kardjali, Smolyan, Blagoevgrad, and Sliven, slaughter is allowed under similar conditions, but grazing is permitted. Enhanced biosecurity and control measures are in place, with epizootic commissions working to prevent disease spread. The disease is not a threat to humans but poses significant risks to sheep and goats, potentially leading to economic losses.

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The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) is introducing additional measures against the spread of small ruminant pox in certain areas of the country from today, October 18, 2024. In the regions of Yambol, Haskovo and Stara Zagora, until November 30, 2024, the grazing, trade, movement and transport of small ruminants, with the exception of those for immediate slaughter or transit, are prohibited. Slaughter will be allowed only after a clinical examination by an official veterinarian (OVL) and laboratory examination of samples. The movement of the animals will be carried out along a pre-approved route, without stopping, with mandatory disinfection of the means of transport. For this purpose, a permit regime is being introduced, and the permits will be issued by the Regional Directorates for Food Safety (ODBH). In the regions of Burgas, Kardjali, Smolyan, Blagoevgrad and Sliven, until November 30, 2024, the slaughter of animals is permitted under the same conditions, and grazing ...

Source: Sinor