Tag: global meat production

Goat and sheep plague threatens Greek meat industry

A goat plague, also known as Peste des Petits Ruminants, was detected for the first time in Greece last month. While the virus does not seem to infect humans, it is highly contagious among goats and sheep and can kill between 80 and 100% of those infected.

For Some Iranians Meatless Monday Isn’t a Choice

Meat consumption in Iran has soared by 60 percent since 2005, according to the Omega Research Team (ORT), so...