Greek sheep and goat cull threatens feta cheese supply

Greece is culling hundreds of thousands of sheep and goats due to an infectious disease outbreak, potentially impacting feta cheese production and exports. The disease, sheep and goat pox, has spread across the country since August 2024, leading to mandatory culling of entire herds upon detection. Approximately 417,000 animals have been culled so far. Feta cheese, a protected designation of origin, relies heavily on sheep and goat milk. Dairies are already facing milk sourcing issues, which could lead to future shortages and price increases.