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#32026D0820Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/820 on Emergency Measures for Foot and Mouth Disease in Greece

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🇬🇧 English

The Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/820 enables emergency measures in response to an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Greece. It outlines necessary actions to contain the disease, including restrictions on livestock movements and the establishment of surveillance zones to prevent further spread. The decision is aimed at safeguarding animal health and supporting agricultural stability in the region affected by FMD.

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Key Changes

  • Establishment of control measures for livestock movements.
  • Creation of surveillance zones to monitor disease spread.
  • Imposition of emergency veterinary regulations.

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Restrict movement of livestock from affected areas in Greece to prevent spread of Foot and Mouth Disease

Livestock owners, transporters, and agricultural operators in affected Greek regions
prohibition
high

Establish and maintain surveillance zones around FMD outbreak areas to monitor for disease spread

Greek animal health authorities and regional veterinary services
operational
high

Monitor and report livestock health status within designated surveillance zones

Livestock farmers and veterinarians in surveillance zones
reporting
high

Implement containment measures to prevent further geographical spread of FMD from affected areas

Greek competent authorities responsible for animal health
operational

Affected Parties

Livestock farmersVeterinary authorities

Tags

Foot and Mouth Disease,Emergency Measures,EU Regulations