The Veterinary Services inform that, in the context of the implementation of Decree K.D.P. 130/2026 and the measures to deal with foot-and-mouth disease, extensive and targeted inspections have been carried out on farms, animal movement points and related activities.
To date, eight (8) administrative fines have been issued, totalling €45,000, for violations of the prescribed measures and specifically for movement violations. In addition, for six (6) serious cases of violations, cases have been registered with the Police for further investigation.
The Veterinary Services consistently and strictly apply the current framework, with the aim of protecting livestock, ensuring animal production and limiting the spread of the virus. The controls continue at an intensive pace and all those involved are called upon to faithfully comply with the provisions of the Decree and the instructions of the Competent Authority.
Based on the epidemiological data that are constantly being evaluated, it appears that human activity, through movement, contact and transport, among other things, of infected materials, products, equipment and vehicle trafficking is a decisive factor in the transmission of the disease.
That is why it is reiterated once again that strict compliance with biosecurity measures remains a very important measure to stop the transmission of the virus.
