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Sheep culls squeeze Greek feta production

Three months after state vets seized and killed hundreds of his sheep to stop a pox outbreak, shepherd Kostas Theofilou stands at his empty stable as Greek feta production faces strain.

Published Mar 30, 2026, 1:39 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Three months after state veterinarians seized and killed hundreds of his sheep to stamp out an ongoing pox pandemic, shepherd Kostas Theofilou fights back tears as he gazes at his empty stable. The mass culls have reduced flocks and are putting pressure on Greece’s feta cheese supply, raising concerns among producers.