Farmers in Pachna Protest Over Management of Foot-and-Mouth Disease
May 21, 2026
Father Christos claims that his animals are not sick and requests retesting, arguing that only the positive samples should be culled. Farmers in Pachna have set up a blockade to prevent veterinary services from proceeding. They argue that the situation is not being managed properly and demand a clear government plan. Christos notes that disinfections are being carried out and that the conditions for virus transmission are controlled. Local farmers are seeking to protect the rest of their livestock from unjustified culling.