There are no detected clinical signs of plague in small ruminants in our country

Published Aug 11, 2024

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The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BASH) has conducted inspections at 551 animal breeding sites, reporting no clinical signs of disease in the animals. The inspections, which covered over 11,000 small ruminants across 220 settlements, were initiated in response to outbreaks of plague in Romania and Greece. These inspections are part of ongoing efforts to ensure the health of small ruminants in Bulgaria, with more inspections planned. The agency is reminding the public to report any violations of the measures aimed at preventing the spread of plague, threatening fines or other sanctions for non-compliance.

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Over the past week, inspections by the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BASH) in 551 animal breeding sites found that the animals were clinically healthy, the agency's press center reported. Over 11,000 small ruminants raised in 220 settlements were examined. The inspections are carried out by the official veterinarians from the regional directorates of the BABH in connection with an order of the executive director of the agency, issued due to established outbreaks of the plague of small ruminants in Romania and Greece. Enhanced inspections continue next week until the entire herd is covered. The BABH reminds that the agency receives reports on the 24/7 phone number 0700 122 99 about violations of the measures against the introduction of plague on small ...

Source: Sinor