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Geri: 'They are leading us to disaster' - Cry of agony from livestock farmers over animal culling

Published March 19, 2026, 08:02
Geri: 'They are leading us to disaster' - Cry of agony from livestock farmers over animal culling

Livestock farmers in the Geri area are in a state of despair, talking about a 'war' that is leading to the destruction of their herds, amid the crisis with the spread of the disease. They believe that the crisis management is wrong, as emphasis is placed on the culling of animals, rather than saving the healthy ones. They argue that the initial approach should have focused on the culling of only infected animals in all units, in order to limit the spread of the disease. They express doubts about the effectiveness of the measures, as strict adherence to protocols only in the free areas cannot prevent the reappearance of the virus from the occupied territories. In addition, they question the timely information and action of the Veterinary Services, pointing out the lack of substantial measures to deal with the situation. The livestock farmers accuse the authorities of lack of support and demand substantial action to save the animals and ensure the survival of the industry. They warn that the situation is critical and that the continuation of the current policy will lead to the complete destruction of livestock farming in the area.