Greece imposes restrictions to tackle 'goat plague'

At least 7,000 animals have already been culled, as the authorities try to contain a highly contagious infection.

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"The movement of sheep and goats for breeding, fattening and slaughter is banned throughout Greece," the agriculture ministry said.

It said new infection cases had been detected in the central Larissa region and in Corinth in the south.

The virus, also known as Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), can kill between 80% and 100% of infected animals. It does not affect humans.

In a statement on Monday, the Greek agriculture ministry said the ban had been introduced "with the aim of limiting the spread and eradication of the disease".

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