The tension related to the unresolved issue of the plague, discovered on the sheep in Velingrad. Livestock breeders did not allow BABH inspectors to disinfect, new animal samples are also refused. The European Commission insists that Bulgaria destroy the source of the infection.
„Postponing the decision with plague-infected animals can lead to very serious consequences both for Bulgaria and for the livestock sector. The European Commission draws attention to the fact that Bulgaria must comply with the European regulations as a member state, as they are above the national legislation, commented in the interview in the NOVA News. Dr. Boris Borisov, Director of the "Health, Identification and Humane Treatment of Animals" Directorate; to the BABH.
According to his words, our country must take action to destroy the infected herds. “If infected animals are suspected, the farm must be quarantined and monitored until the results are released. After there are positive results, immediate steps should be taken to eliminate this problem," explained Dr. Borisov.
„A very serious risk is being created for an entire industry. The status of these animals must be monitored every day to monitor the dynamics of the episodic process, but the owners of the herds do not allow us near the animals, said the specialist.