Extension of Deadline for Blue Language Support Applications Until 23 May by the Government

Extension of Deadline for Blue Language Support Applications Until 23 May by the Government

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Sheep farmers dealing with income losses of less than 30% due to blue tongue disease now have until May 23, 2025, to apply for support, as per a notice from the Institute of Agriculture and Fisheries Finance (IFAP).

This aid includes 48 euros for every registered dead sheep, with an overall allocation of 1.9 million euros. However, to qualify, farmers must meet specific conditions: their production losses should be less than 30%, they must have their animals registered in the SNIRA (National Animal Information and Registration System), be legally constituted, and have reported the sheep's deaths between September 5, 2024, and January 16, 2025.

Applications can be submitted through the IFAP portal by filling out a form.

It's important to note that blue tongue disease, also known as catarrh fever, is a viral disease that primarily affects ruminants and does not pose a threat to human health or food safety.

In related news, measures such as free testing for animals moving from high-risk areas, heightened biosecurity, and collaboration with veterinarians have been encouraged to combat blue tongue disease effectively. These practices aim to protect livestock productivity and ensure the safety of the livestock industry.

For more tailored information on blue tongue disease support schemes in your specific region, we recommend reaching out to your local government agricultural department or animal health agency. Stay vigilant and keep up with the latest updates to protect your livestock and optimize your farming operations!

1. Beneficiaries of the aid provided by the Institute of Agriculture and Fisheries Finance (IFAP) for sheep farmers dealing with losses due to blue tongue disease must have their animals registered in the SNIRA (National Animal Information and Registration System) and have reported sheep deaths between September 5, 2024, and January 16, 2025.
2. The aid offered by IFAP for losses due to blue tongue disease is designed to protect culture, specifically the livelihood of sheep farmers, by providing 48 euros for every registered dead sheep, with an overall allocation of 1.9 million euros, available until May 23, 2025.
3. By submitting applications through the IFAP portal, sheep farmers can obtain financial support to cope with the income losses resulting from blue tongue disease, a viral disease that primarily impacts ruminants and does not pose a threat to human health or food safety.
4. In an effort to combat blue tongue disease effectively and ensure the safety of the livestock industry, measures such as free testing for animals moving from high-risk areas, increased biosecurity, and collaboration with veterinarians have been encouraged for implementation in the year 2025.

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