The Food and Veterinary Agency has announced that the import of sheep and goats from Albania has been banned due to the outbreak of small ruminant disease PPR (Peste des Petits Ruminants) in the Dibra District.
The ban was imposed by the AUVA in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture. The announcement called for the attention of Kosovo municipalities in the border zone with Albania, through the Directorates of Agriculture, to impose strict restrictive measures on the movement of small livestock in the pastures of the border zone, Gazeta Express reports.
"Farmers keeping sheep and goats should keep their herds under supervision and avoid any contact with the herds of farmers from Albania," the AUV says, among other things.
Notice:
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
NOTIFICATION
The import of sheep and goats from Albania is prohibited due to the outbreak of small ruminant disease PPR (Peste des Petits Ruminants) in the Dibra Region.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, in coordination with the Food and Veterinary Agency, imposes a temporary ban on the import of small ruminants, sheep and goats, from the entire territory of Albania. Following the confirmation of cases of PPR disease (Peste des Petits Ruminants) in the Dibra District. We call on the attention of the Kosovo Municipalities in the border belt with Albania, through the Directorates of Agriculture, to impose strict restrictive measures on the movement of small livestock in the pastures of the border belt. Farmers keeping sheep and goats should keep their herds under supervision and avoid any contact with the herds of farmers from Albania.
Border authorities will strengthen controls at all border points and areas of the border strip with Albania, in order to prevent the introduction of the disease into the territory of the Republic of Kosovo.
Based on the current situation, it is important for farmers to increase caution and take the following actions:
• Avoid unnecessary movement of animals from one area to another
• Report any suspicious signs (fever, runny nose, weakness, diarrhea) to the veterinarian immediately.
• Limit the contact of your herds with other animals, especially in border areas.
• Respect the instructions and advice of the FVA.
• Do not buy animals from other farms without knowing their health status.
• Increase biosecurity measures on your farms.
PPR is a highly contagious viral disease that mainly affects sheep and goats. It is spread through direct contact with infected animals, and the source of infection is secretions and feces. Clinical signs include: high fever, runny nose, eye inflammation, loss of appetite, diarrhea and in severe cases, death. This disease is not zoonotic, meaning it is not transmitted to humans and does not pose a public health risk.
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