Livestock plague spreads in Vlorë, disease hits 4 farms in Selenicë, 700 head destroyed

Peste des petits ruminants, the fatal disease that affects small livestock, has appeared in Lepenicë, Selenicë.

With the first signs spotted at the end of August, within the first two weeks of September the disease affected 4 farms belonging to these residents.

More than 700 head of livestock have been destroyed, while the livestock farmers, people who have worked as herders all their lives, say this is the first time they have faced such a disease.

The farmers describe how the disease began to spread and swept through several farms in the village, and say this is a grave situation for their livelihoods, as ABC News reports.

As for the Vlorë Directorate of Agriculture and Veterinary Services, director Adila Kojdheli explained the case, saying that measures have been taken to destroy the animals and that the situation is being kept under monitoring.

All farmers affected by this plague will receive compensation from the Ministry of Agriculture.