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Tension in Geri: Livestock Farmers Block Foot-and-Mouth Disease Sampling

Published March 18, 2026, 14:01
Tension in Geri: Livestock Farmers Block Foot-and-Mouth Disease Sampling

Livestock farmers in Geri blocked foot-and-mouth disease sampling, expressing strong objections to the conduct of checks on a colleague's farm. They argued that the sampling should have been done 28 days after the second vaccination, according to EU protocol. The situation de-escalated after the intervention of the Deputy Mayor of Geri, who initially requested a meeting with the Director of Veterinary Services, but then learned of a possible police dispatch. The farmers have limited access to the livestock area to one, with a special pass. The Municipality provides assistance to the farmers, but expects guidance from the Veterinary Services for disease management.