In a particularly serious case that touches the heart of Greek livestock farming, the Minister of Rural Development and Food requested the Transmission of the envelope with complaints of imports illegal vaccines sheep and goats in Prosecutor of the Supreme Courtin order to do the right thing.
According to the complaints, illegal vaccines for the sheep and goat bomber appear to have been entered by Turkey, Jordan and Egyptwith some breeders already proceeding to illegal flock vaccinations.
The information indicates that the minister is asking to The case is fully investigatedas there are evidence that such practices may have caused serious risks to both public health and export reputation of the country.
Strict measures instead of vaccination
The Ministry of Rural Development, against the rise of smallpox, chose the strategy of tightening the measures – isolation, surveillance and targeted killing of animals – Instead of universal vaccination.
So far, evidence shows that have been killed over 330,000 animals to limit the disease.
This option, although painful, was considered by experts more secure than vaccinationas There are no approved vaccines For the sheep and goat’s blessing. At the same time, it is not possible to determine whether the symptoms that the animals may develop may come from the disease or the vaccine.
In case of check, All suspicious animals will be killedwhich makes illegal vaccination ‘Suicidal choice’ For Greek sheep and goats, as veterinary and scientific agencies underlined.
Risk for slice and exports
Experts warn that the use of illegal vaccines, with immunity not exceeding 60%can have disastrous consequences For Greek production and Quality Sign of Pop Feta.
The use of vaccines by third countries leaves chemical “stigma” in milksomething that can lead In exclusion of Greek products from EU markets and the US.
The slice is Top exportable product of the countrygiving Over 1 billion euros per year. A possible block in exports would mean financial blow without prior for the primary sector.