Subscription starts in support of vaccination against sheep and goat pox

The National Sheep and Goat Breeders' Association (NSGB) has announced the launch of a national subscription among sheep and goat breeders in support of vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease in small ruminants. "Let's count ourselves! And let's see who exactly is the majority – the farmers or the mandri with their accompanying herds?" the organization stated in its official position. Read more: Denica Dincheva: We are considering force majeure to avoid penalties for foot-and-mouth disease The initiative was prompted by a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) that vaccination against the disease would not be carried out. The Executive Board of the NSGB expressed its categorical disagreement with this decision, insisting that it be reviewed and based on real scientific arguments and veterinary experience, rather than on "administrative convenience." "With surprise and growing indignation, we observe how the leadership of ...