Serbia establishes emergency operational staff to combat multiple livestock disease outbreaks

The Government of Serbia has created an Operational Staff to coordinate prevention, control, and eradication of African Swine Fever, Small Ruminant Plague, Bluetongue, and Sheep and Goat Pox, following recent reports of these diseases in the country. The move signals an escalation in official response to a multi-disease animal health crisis, which threatens livestock production and economic stability. The extent of the outbreaks and their economic impact remain unclear.