Why doesn’t Greece report the Equine Infectious Anaemia cases?

December 2021, three horses were tested positive to EIA and following the protocol they were euthanized. Owner declared the incident and also published an open letter so that other equine owners were informed on how dangerous this virus is.

According to EU Regulation 2020/2002, annex I, Listed diseases of terrestrial animals subject to Union notification in accordance with point (a) of Article 3(1) and point (a) of Article 3(2), Equine Infectious aneamia shall be immediately reported by each member state at the Animal Disease Information System (ADIS).

Until today EIA case of December 2021 has not been reported by Greek Competent Authorities.
Lack of equine registration and identifications does not allow us to know the actual percentages of animals infected. Therefore, the risk of spreading an incurable and deadly disease is growing dangerously.