Asaga Castilla-La Mancha insisted that cattle ranching in the region needed real compensation Fair treatment with other communities In the face of the “serious crisis” that the sector is going through in the field of animal health.
The agricultural organization has again demanded from … Ministry of Agriculture immediate implementation of A package of compensatory and emergency measures For livestock farmers, affected by the spread of bluetongue and other diseases that are already causing animal losses, miscarriages, low productivity, infertility, and high veterinary costs, he stated in a press release.
In line with what other autonomous communities have done, Asaga called for “genuine, proportionate and truly compensatory” aid, covering the loss of animals, reductions in future production of milk and meat, lost profits and Veterinary costsCleansing, treatment and replacement.
The agricultural organization reminded that regions such as Andalusia with 10.2 million euros, and Extremadura with 14.6 million euros, This year they supported ranchers affected by bluetongueShe asked that Castilla-La Mancha not be left behind.
The agricultural organization also asked the administration Spread the animal’s lower range In the provinces, consider conducting an analysis of cases of miscarriage, infertility, and decline in production.
Strategic plan
He also insisted once again on implementing a strategic plan for the regional livestock sector Ensuring its continuity in the face of future health crises This includes structural assistance, stabilization and specific support for the most affected farms, a demand that the agricultural organization has been calling for for years.
And also a request Free vaccination plan Covers all possible diseases and all serotypes necessary to ensure animal health in Castilla-La Mancha.
Asaga warned that if these measures are not adopted quickly enough, We do not rule out movements in the sector early next year. “Lattle ranchers cannot continue to wait while losses, uncertainty, and the risk of irreparable damage mount.”
According to him, “the livestock sector in Castilla-La Mancha is in a critical situation.” «The games advertised in the region are insufficient “What is required is a new package of effective, immediate and fair measures.”
That’s why he asked “Responsibility, agility and true commitment” With those who support the livestock in the area. “Only in this way can the continuity of farms and the stability of the rural fabric of Castile-La Mancha be guaranteed.”