Spain's sheep farming hit by unexplained illness, officials silent

Spain's sheep farming hit by unexplained illness, officials silent

While Spain's Ministry of Agriculture insists that health controls are working, reports from the ground tell a different story. Over the past year, sheep farms in Spain and Portugal have recorded illnesses with no clear diagnosis. Losses are mounting and official veterinarians cannot find any known pathogen. The paradox is that, in the age of traceability, the system is failing to identify the cause.

Theories are running wild. Some point to the chemicals used in field spraying, which could be contaminating pasture. Others blame mandatory vaccines imposed by the authorities, suggesting the animals may be reacting to the compounds. There is no shortage of those who attribute it to climate change or even a supposed "hybrid war". Curiously, in forums and comment sections on videos about the topic, the consensus revolves around two enemies: vaccines and the 2030 Agenda.

A shepherdess at the centre of the debate

The person who has brought the problem to light is Nazaret, a young farmer who, according to some, served as mayor of her village. Her videos show sick sheep and sudden deaths, although her credibility is questioned by those who accuse her of faking it or lacking experience. The underlying story reveals a real tension: generational renewal in the countryside and the lack of technical knowledge among new farmers clash with bureaucratic and health requirements.

With no answers, it's all conjecture

The worrying thing is that no health authority has issued an official statement explaining the phenomenon. In the absence of data, the most extreme theories are gaining ground. Some desperate farmers have already stopped vaccinating for antiestéticar that the drugs are the problem. The question that remains is: if official controls detect nothing, who will certify that the meat reaching our plates is safe?