Producers insist they have enough milk despite culling of thousands of animals due to livestock virus
Greek farmers have denied that production of feta cheese is likely to be hit hard by the outbreak of a deadly virus among goats and sheep that has led to the culling of thousands of animals.
“Around 9,000 animals have had to be killed because of the outbreak but it won’t endanger feta exports,” said Christos Tsopanos, a senior figure at the Association of Greek Livestock . “Our country has 14 million goats and sheep, more than any other state.”would be rolled out this year. “We have enough milk. Authorities have moved fast to deal with this situation.”, the virus can kill between 80% and 100% of infected animals.
Greece’s minister of agriculture and rural development, Costas Tsiaras, has also slapped a ban on the commercial slaughter of goats and sheep, raising fears, that have so far not been dispelled, of meat shortages if it lasts for long. Greek officials have emphasised that the virus does not affect humans. “Consumers must understand that only animals are affected by this disease,” said SEK’s vice-president, Dimitris Moskos. “This is the first time it has appeared in Greece and we now believe it was imported from Romania in herds destined for slaughter.”
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