Emergency plan enacted for Q fever in Lesvos; milk deliveries suspended
The Ministry of Rural Development has activated an emergency scheme to combat the spread of Quaternary Fever across Lesbos, resulting in a suspension and subsequent closure of all dairy delivery points from March 18 onward due to escalating risks among cattle herds.
Key Points
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1An emergency plan has been implemented in Lesvos to combat a contagious fever affecting cattle, resulting from an outbreak that is spreading rapidly.
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2The Greek Ministry of Rural Development's regional directorate for Mytilene and the local veterinary services have closed all milk collection points due to safety concerns.
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3"Strict measures" are being enforced across livestock areas on Lesbos as authorities work to contain a contagious fever among cattle.
Developments
Perspectives
A state of emergency has been declared for the contagious bovine pleuropneumonia in Lesbos, resulting in a halt to milk collection at Mytilene.
— [Mar 18, 06:55] Αφθώδης πυρετός – Κλεινουν και τα παραληπτηρια γαλακτος - Στη Μυτιλνη κλιμαcio του Υ. Αγροτικη Αναπτυξης (Ertnews.gr)Milk collection is being stopped in Lesbos due to the contagious bovine pleuropneumonia outbreak, as reported by multiple news outlets.
— [Mar 18, 06:55] Σχεδιο εκτακτης αναγκης για τον αφθωδη πυρετο - Κλεινουν και τα παραληπτηρια γαλακτος (Ertnews.gr)There is growing concern in Lesbos regarding the contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, with authorities implementing strict measures.
— [Mar 18, 06:54] Αφθωδης πυρετος - Σχεδιο εκτακτη αναγκησ στη Λεβδο (Newsbeast.gr)A state of emergency plan for the contagious bovine pleuropneumonia has been initiated in Lesbos, leading to a closure and halt on milk collection.
— [Mar 18, 07:54] Αφθωδης πυρετος - Σχεδιο εκτακτη αναγκησ στη Λεβδο (Feeds.feedburner.com)An alarm has been raised in Lesbos for contagious bovine pleuropneumonia among cattle, with insecticide spraying accelerating and a blockade on milk.
— [Mar 17, 23:54] Συναγερμος στη Λεβδο για τον αφθωδη πυρετο σε βοοειδης (Topontiki.gr)