Based on the epidemiological situation reported by the World Organization for Animal Health and the Animal Disease Notification System in the EU, for the outbreak of Mortaja disease in small ruminants (sheep, goats), the Food and Veterinary Agency has issued a decision for the ban on the import of live animals of the Sheep, Goat type from the countries affected by the disease, Romania and Greece.

According to the announcement, the import of cattle from certain areas of these states as regions affected by this disease is prohibited. This is to prevent or prevent the spread of this disease. However, the import of cattle from the free zones into the territory of the Republic of Kosovo is allowed.

"Preventive measures to prevent the spread of the disease are established by the competent authorities of these two countries. They do not issue documents or health certificates for farm animals from affected areas. As an authority, we made the decision based on the international practices of trading live animals between countries. This is as an additional measure to strengthen control at border points to prevent the entry of infected animals. Always respecting the national rules of the legislation in force. Sheep and goat farmers are instructed to increase biosecurity measures on farms. For any change in health status, report to the veterinarian. Consumers do not need to worry, the disease is of an economic nature, it does not spread to people", the announcement states.