Greece Reports First Foot-and-Mouth Disease Case in 25 Years
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Greece Reports First Foot-and-Mouth Disease Case in 25 Years
Greece has confirmed its first foot-and-mouth disease case in 25 years on Lesvos, prompting emergency livestock restrictions. Credit: Katia Xristodoulou / AMNA Greece has confirmed a case of foot-and-mouth disease at a cattle farm on Lesvos, in what many reports describe as the country’s first outbreak in 25 years. Authorities identified the case in the Pelopi area, in the island’s mountainous eastern region, and quickly moved to impose emergenc…
"The Chios Shepherds' Association expresses its full support for the struggle of livestock farmers, as well as all professionals affected by the quarantine in our neighboring Lesvos. Our islands have proven over time that they stand by each other, actively supporting the primary sector, which is a key pillar of the local economy and social cohesion," it said in a statement, following the news that cases of foot-and-mouth disease had been reporte…
A total lockdown for livestock farming on the island of Lesvos, following the confirmation of a case of foot-and-mouth disease detected in a cattle farm, last Sunday (15/3). The appearance of the case constitutes a strong… Lesvos in lockdown after the case of foot-and-mouth disease – 10 questions and answers about the disease - NAFTEMBORIKI
The General Directorate of Veterinary Medicine of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food informs that the Directorate of the Athens Veterinary Center confirmed a case of foot-and-mouth disease detected in a cattle farm in Lesvos on Sunday, March 15, 2026. At a meeting held at the Ministry of Rural Development and Food today, under the leadership of Minister Costas Tsiaras, in the presence of Deputy Minister Christos…
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