Sheep and Goat Pox Outbreak Confirmed in Haskovo Region

The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has confirmed an outbreak of sheep and goat pox in the Haskovo region, marking the first occurrence of the disease in the area this year. The infection was identified in a livestock holding containing 65 sheep located in the village of Tyanovo.

This detection signifies a new challenge for animal health authorities in Bulgaria, as the disease has not previously been recorded in the Haskovo region during the current year. The BFSA is expected to implement biosecurity and control measures to prevent further spread of the highly contagious viral disease, which affects sheep and goats.

Further details regarding the specific control measures and the owner's response are pending, but the confirmation of the outbreak triggers regulatory protocols aimed at containing the disease within the affected farm and potentially the surrounding areas. The agency's swift confirmation and reporting aim to ensure timely intervention.