#32026D1191EU updates sheep pox and goat pox emergency zones in Greece
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This decision updates EU emergency measures for sheep pox and goat pox in Greece after new outbreaks were reported. It adjusts the restricted areas where movement controls and disease-control rules apply to sheep, goats, and related products. Farmers, livestock traders, transporters, slaughterhouses, and animal-product businesses in the affected Greek areas should check whether they fall inside the updated zones. They may face limits on moving animals or products until the listed control periods end.
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Key Changes
- Updates the annex to the existing EU emergency decision for sheep pox and goat pox in Greece
- Reflects 21 newly reported outbreaks in Greek sheep and goat establishments
- Extends or adjusts protection, surveillance, and further restricted zones where movement controls apply
Obligations
What this law requires
Greece must maintain protection, surveillance, and where necessary further restricted zones for sheep pox and goat pox in the affected areas listed in the amended Implementing Decision.
Operators keeping or handling sheep or goats in the affected Greek restricted areas must comply with movement-control measures applicable within protection, surveillance, or further restricted zones.
Businesses handling products derived from sheep or goats in the affected Greek restricted areas must comply with disease-control restrictions on consignments of those products.