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7 clusters · 21 sources · 52 days · First seen about 2 months ago · Last updated 6 days ago

Bulgaria livestock disease outbreaks

Overview

By late August, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) confirmed two additional sheep pox outbreaks. On August 31, the agency identified two more outbreaks: one in the Blagoevgrad region affecting 202 animals across two linked facilities, and another in the Yambol region involving 135 sheep and their offspring. Both incidents triggered 5-km protection zones and 20-km surveillance zones spanning parts of the Blagoevgrad, Kyustendil, Yambol, Sliven, and Burgas regions. Movement bans for sheep and goats were implemented, allowing only specific animals for immediate slaughter.

On September 12, a secondary outbreak of sheep and goat pox was detected in the village of Rudina, Krumovgrad municipality, within the Kardzhali region. The outbreak affected 193 sheep at a facility where the owner reported clinical symptoms. Authorities established 5-km protection and 20-km surveillance zones covering parts of the Kardzhali and Stambolovo municipalities. Restrictive measures include stall feeding requirements and movement bans. While officials noted the disease does not pose a threat to human health, they warned of potential significant economic damage. Veterinary officials continue epidemiological investigations to track the movement of animals, products, feed, and transport vehicles.

Entities

Bulgarian Food Safety Agency · Hadzhidimovo Municipality · Teshovo · Konush · Rudina

Timeline

6 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Bulgarian Food Safety Agency detects sheep pox outbreak in Rudina
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency has declared a sheep and goat pox outbreak in Rudina, Kardzhali, establishing protection and surveillance zones to prevent economic damage.
18 days ago

[HEALTH] 8 sources
Bulgarian Food Safety Agency confirms sheep pox outbreaks
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency confirmed two sheep pox outbreaks in the Blagoevgrad and Yambol regions, triggering movement bans and surveillance zones for livestock.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Sheep pox outbreak confirmed in Konush, Haskovo region
A third sheep pox outbreak has been confirmed in Konush, Haskovo region, affecting 81 sheep. Authorities have established protection and surveillance zones across multiple municipalities.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Bulgarian Food Safety Agency warns against livestock movement near religious sites
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency warns against bringing sheep and goats to religious sites for the August 15 feast to prevent the spread of sheep pox following an outbreak in the Plovdiv region.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Bulgaria culls 220 sheep and goats in Teshovo foot‑and‑mouth outbreak
Bulgaria culled 220 sheep and goats in Teshovo after a foot‑and‑mouth disease outbreak; a 20 km quarantine zone and tighter animal‑movement controls were imposed.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 4 sources
Bulgarian Food Safety Agency detects scrapie outbreak and orders destruction of 174 tonnes of unsafe food
Bulgaria's food safety agency reported a scrapie outbreak in Blagoevgrad's sheep farms and seized over 174 tonnes of unsafe food after extensive inspections.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 6 sources
Sheep and goat pox outbreak detected in Haskovo region, Bulgaria
Bulgaria's food safety agency reports a sheep‑and‑goat pox outbreak in Haskovo, imposing movement bans, a 5 km protection zone and a 20 km surveillance zone, with strict veterinary controls to prevent economic损

Sources

blagoevgrad24.bg · borbabg.com · breaking.bg · crimes.bg · dariknews.bg · dennews.bg · fakti.bg · focus-news.bg · gastronomia.unlp.edu.ar · haskovo.info · moreto.net · petel.bg · plovdiv24.bg · purplemedia.com.ar · ruse.news · ruse24.bg · standartnews.com · telegraph.bg · trafficnews.bg · vesti.bg · viaranews.com

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