Market upheavals in Greece due to the sheep and goat plague

Greek livestock farmers see a future filled with uncertainty. They describe their current situation as one of the most difficult in recent years. The reasons are many, and the most recent one is the spread of sheep and goat pox, which threatens to lead to market upheavals, writes the Greek website Agrocapital. BABX with more rules for the movement and slaughter of sheep and goats Due to the zoonosis in the country, milk production has dramatically decreased. At the same time, the damages from the floods this year and last year's sheep and goat plague, which led to the mass slaughter of animals, are still being felt. Therefore, the forecast is that a serious increase in milk prices is expected this year. In local communities where sheep and goat farming is a key pillar for survival, there is anxiety. Protective measures that go beyond the responsibility of individual farmers are needed, according to local producers. There will be a serious risk of spread during milk delivery. ...