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Outbreaks of sheep pox in Corinth – Over 13,000 animals have been culled, more contagious than plague

Sheep pox is spreading uncontrollably, with confirmed cases starting in Evros and now reaching Corinth, putting authorities on high alert

Newsroom October 22 01:22

In Magnesia, a case was detected at a farm in Kanalia. A sample was taken yesterday afternoon and sent to Athens for testing. As Deputy Regional Governor of Magnesia Anna Maria Papadimitriou told gegonota.news, the result has come back positive.

It’s important to note that sheep pox is a disease that can last up to six months and spreads rapidly.

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Compared to sheep plague, pox is far more contagious.

As of last week, 13,000 animals have been culled.

Today, a meeting will take place at the Ministry of Agricultural Development, with the participation of all regional governors from across the country.

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