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Veterinary Association President Breaks Down: "Doctors Fainted… They Call Us Murderers" (VIDEO)

Published March 9, 2026, 16:00
Veterinary Association President Breaks Down: "Doctors Fainted… They Call Us Murderers" (VIDEO)

The President of the Veterinary Association, Dimitris Epameinondas, became visibly emotional during a television appearance, discussing the difficult times veterinarians are facing due to the need to euthanize animals infected with foot-and-mouth disease. Mr. Epameinondas expressed his pain for the animals, but also the intense criticism he receives from the public, who accuse them of being murderers. He emphasized that the process is psychologically damaging for all veterinarians, with some fainting during it. The President of the Association clarified that veterinarians do not want to kill animals, but are following a mandatory procedure to limit the spread of the disease. He expressed his anger at the insults they receive, including labels such as "murderers" and "Nazis". He called on the public to calm down and understand that veterinarians are doing their duty, while mentioning that there are other methods of euthanasia, but the choice depends on the circumstances and the speed at which the process must be carried out. Mr. Epameinondas stressed that no veterinarian would stop doing this work if given the opportunity, highlighting the difficulty and psychological toll required to euthanize animals.