Measures Taken in Response to the Small Ruminant Plague (SRP) Outbreak in Bihor County

In response to the outbreak of Small Ruminant Plague (SRP) in Bihor County, the National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA), in collaboration with county veterinary health directorates, has implemented swift and efficient measures to support sheep and goat farmers affected by the restrictions imposed in the targeted areas.

To mitigate the economic impact on farmers, ANSVSA, together with local authorities, has identified authorized slaughter points for lambs (with a slaughtering capacity of 700–1000 heads per day), ensuring that the animals can be marketed under proper sanitary conditions in the period leading up to the Easter holidays.

Authorized Slaughter Points

In Arad County, lamb slaughtering will be possible at:

• C.A.I., Macea;
• S.C. Dory-Gel, Halmagiu;
• ARSIB Agricultural Cooperative, Nădlac.

In Bihor County, the designated slaughter points are:

• SC Toretes SRL, Ciumeghiu;
• SC Carmangeria Tavi Bogdan SRL, Mihai Bravu;
• SC Transilvan Biocarm SRL, Beiuș.

Farmers in the affected areas can request temporary authorization for slaughter points within their farms, provided they comply with strict hygiene and animal welfare conditions, under the supervision of veterinary professionals.

Carcasses obtained from lambs slaughtered at authorized or temporarily approved points by the County Veterinary Health and Food Safety Directorates (DSVSA) may be sold directly to final consumers, such as at the farm gate or through direct sale, under veterinary supervision.

These measures aim to support farmers and enable the marketing of local production while maintaining the necessary biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

Statement from the ANSVSA President

"In the face of any disease outbreak, a prompt and coordinated response is essential. ANSVSA has acted swiftly to contain the spread of the disease while also supporting livestock farmers.

The identification and operationalization of authorized slaughter points, in partnership with local authorities, allow for the safe marketing of lambs under veterinary supervision.

We are committed to protecting both animal health and the continuity of farmers' economic activities, especially during such a sensitive period as the pre-Easter season," stated ANSVSA President, Dr. Alexandru Bociu.

ANSVSA emphasizes that this support complements the national efforts to protect animal health and sustain economic activities in the livestock sector.