# Livestock disease prevention and monitoring in Greece > Situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/livestock-disease-prevention-and-monitoring-in-greece > Updated: 2026-10-02T05:51:04.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Greece has implemented several initiatives to manage and prevent the spread of livestock diseases. In the East Macedonia and Thrace region, a 300,000 euro collaborative project was launched with ELGO-DEMETER to address transboundary threats. This initiative focuses on the scientific documentation and prevention of zoonotic diseases through farm and slaughterhouse sampling, laboratory analysis, and investigations into pathogen transmission via wildlife and arthropods, particularly given the region’s borders with Turkey and Bulgaria. Concurrently, the Ministry of Rural Development and Food has initiated an intensive serological monitoring program to combat contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (CCPP) in goats and sheep. This program involves expanded inspections across nine regions, including Thessaly, to map the virus's presence through blood testing. As of May 2026, the epidemic had caused 488,754 animal deaths across 2,681 farms. While current measures prioritize epidemiological mapping over mandatory vaccination, the data is intended to guide future policy. Local producers have expressed concerns regarding the potential for herd culling, advocating for more nuanced management to mitigate economic losses. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Greece launches intensive livestock testing to combat caprine pleuropneumonia Greece is launching intensive serological testing across nine regions to map contagious caprine pleuropneumonia, following massive livestock losses and nearly 489,000 animal deaths. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-launches-intensive-livestock-testing-to-combat-caprine-pleuropneumonia ### 2026-09-28: East Macedonia and Thrace launch livestock disease prevention project The East Macedonia and Thrace Region and ELGO-DEMETER have launched a 300,000 euro project to prevent zoonotic diseases and monitor transboundary livestock threats. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/east-macedonia-and-thrace-launch-livestock-disease-prevention-project --- Cite as: Livestock disease prevention and monitoring in Greece. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/livestock-disease-prevention-and-monitoring-in-greece