# Greek livestock disease and compensation response > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-livestock-disease-response > Updated: 2026-08-27T06:00:00.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 5. In August 2026, the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food expanded its financial response to livestock diseases. Minister Margaritis Schoinas approved approximately €16.8 million in compensation for income losses across 2,806 holdings during the first half of 2026, targeting sheep and goat scab, African Swine Fever, and classical swine fever. Total compensation for income loss has now reached over €45.3 million. In Lesvos, the African Swine Fever crisis has caused significant economic and social unrest. Within five months of the initial outbreak, over €7 million has been allocated, including €3.5 million for livestock mortality, €2.6 million for 15 dairy enterprises, and €1.3 million for income replacement. Epidemiological data indicates that 184 outbreaks have been identified, resulting in the culling of 81,060 animals. The crisis triggered intense protests in Mytilene, where farmers disrupted a North Aegean Regional Council meeting. This unrest led to the resignations of the Director of the Veterinary Service and the Vice Regional Governor for the Primary Sector. In response to the escalating tension, the Council decided to temporarily suspend all animal culls and blood sampling until at least September 6, 2026. Concurrently, agricultural officials continue to discuss seeking European Union adjustments to allow for the reconstitution of livestock capital lost to extreme weather and disease, as well as compensation for stored animal feed. Deputy Minister Athanasios Kavvadas remains focused on a nationwide preventive strategy to strengthen biosecurity against cross-border infections. ## Claims - The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food approved €16,843,162.50 in compensation. (disputed by 3 sources) - Total compensation provided to date amounts to €45,339,637. (disputed by 2 sources) - The Ministry of Rural Development and Food is addressing the consequences of African Swine Fever in Lesvos. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A total of 3.5 million euros has been paid to affected livestock farmers as compensation for livestock deaths. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Ministry is providing 1.3 million euros for income replenishment to affected livestock farmers. (corroborated by 3 sources) - 2.6 million euros has been paid to 15 dairy enterprises on Lesvos. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The first confirmed case of African Swine Fever appeared on March 15, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Total financial support for livestock farmers and dairy businesses exceeds 7 million euros within a five-month period. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The compensation covers 2,806 livestock holdings across the country. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The funds address income loss caused by ovine morbillivirus, small ruminant keratoconjunctivitis, and foot-and-mouth disease. (corroborated by 3 sources) - More than 3,200 tons of cheese have been exported from Lesvos following the normalization of product movement. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A total of 35 veterinarians have been deployed to support the island's operational scheme. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Greek Ministry approves 16.8 million euros for livestock compensation Greece is providing over 16.8 million euros in compensation to livestock farmers for disease-related losses. In Lesvos, African Swine Fever has caused massive animal losses and intense local protests. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lesvos-livestock-and-dairy-sectors-receive-over-7-million-in-aid ### 2026-08-24: Greek agriculture officials address livestock losses and compensation Greek agricultural officials are working to secure EU support for livestock reconstitution and discussing compensation for feed and income losses following extreme weather and disease outbreaks. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-agriculture-officials-address-livestock-losses-and-compensation ### 2026-08-07: Greek Ministry allocates €12.5 million to boost livestock bio‑security in 13 regions Greece’s Ministry of Rural Development and Food earmarks €12.5 million for bio‑security upgrades in 13 regions, targeting epizootic prevention and livestock protection. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-ministry-allocates-125-million-to-boost-livestock-biosecurity-in-13-regions ### 2026-08-07: Greek Government Approves Compensation for Livestock Farmers Affected by Animal Diseases Greece’s finance and rural ministries approved tax‑free compensation for farmers whose herds were culled due to sheep pox, peste des petits ruminants and a non‑structural fever, with payments of €70‑€35 per liv 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-government-approves-compensation-for-livestock-farmers-affected-by-animal-diseases ### 2026-08-04: Greek ministry pays €4.2 million to farmers for disease‑killed livestock Greek Ministry of Rural Development will pay €4.2 million to 176 livestock farms for 75,316 animals killed by ovine pest and afthodous pyretos, with funds to be transferred within two days. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-rural-development-ministry-pays-42-million-to-livestock-farmers --- Cite as: Greek livestock disease and compensation response. 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