Greece announces nationwide restrictions to combat ‘goat plague’ outbreak
Authorities in Greece have ordered nationwide restrictions for goat and sheep to combat a deadly viral outbreak that is a fresh blow to the domestic livestock industry.
Costas Tsiaras, the minister of agriculture and rural development, on Monday announced the ban on the commercial slaughter of goats and sheep as well as movement for reproduction – expanding measures already in effect in parts of central Greece where the outbreak was first reported.
