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The government announced the deployment of military veterinarians to assist regional authorities in managing a sheep and goat pox outbreak affecting livestock farms. A joint initiative by the ministries of Finance, Defense, Interior, and Rural Development allows regional authorities to request up to three military veterinarians per unit for six months.

This measure aims to enhance disease control, inspections, and emergency response efforts. Agriculture Ministry Secretary General Spyros Protopsaltis emphasized the need for prompt action and planning to contain the outbreak, protect animal stocks, and support farmers during this crisis. Deployment will commence upon requests from regional authorities.