Greece bans movement of goats and sheep to combat spread of 'goat plague'
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Greece has banned the movement of goats and sheep to combat a severe outbreak of "goat plague," or peste des petits ruminants (PPR). This highly contagious virus poses a significant threat, potentially killing up to 70% of infected animals. The agriculture minister announced prohibitions on commercial slaughter and reproduction practices nationwide.

Currently, 7,000 animals have been culled in affected areas, with another 1,200 planned for culling this week. The country is tightening measures to limit the disease's spread and comply with EU protocols. PPR, first identified in the Ivory Coast in 1942, leads to significant global economic losses each year.

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