Serbia confirms its first sheep-and-goat-pox outbreak of 2026 in Raška
The Agriculture Ministry confirmed Serbia’s first sheep-and-goat-pox outbreak of 2026 at one holding in the Raška municipality; three outbreaks were recorded in the Raška district in 2025. The ministry says veterinary services collected samples after changes were noticed in the animals, and all 67 sheep and 60 lambs at the holding were euthanized to contain the infection.
What matters
First of 2026
This is Serbia’s first confirmed outbreak of 2026; three outbreaks were recorded in the Raška district in 2025.
127 animals
All 67 sheep and 60 lambs at the infected holding were euthanized, and the carcasses were safely disposed of under the rules.
Confirmed within 24 hours
Samples were sent to the Veterinary Specialist Institute in Kraljevo, and laboratory confirmation came in under 24 hours.
Breakdown by publication
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N1: Raška records Serbia’s first sheep-and-goat-pox outbreak of 2026
Citing the ministry, N1 reports Serbia’s first confirmed outbreak of 2026; three outbreaks were recorded in the Raška district in 2025. The holding had 67 sheep and 60 lambs, the laboratory confirmed the infection in under 24 hours, and all the animals were then euthanized.
Novosti: 127 animals were culled at the farm
Novosti reports the minister's statement that tests followed a report of disease at a holding in Nosoljin and that 67 sheep and 60 lambs were culled. It also carries his call for biosecurity and the announced compensation of direct losses.
Overall takeaway
N1 and Novosti report official figures from one infected holding in Raška and the euthanasia of 127 animals. This is Serbia’s first outbreak of 2026, not its first ever: three outbreaks were recorded in the Raška district in 2025.
What this means for residents
For livestock farmers
Suspected disease should be reported to a veterinarian immediately; animals with fever, discharge or skin changes should be isolated and not moved without approval.
No risk to people
Sheep and goat pox does not infect people; meat and milk from registered, controlled facilities in legal trade are safe.
Compensation
Novosti reports the minister's statement that the state will compensate direct losses from dead and culled animals.