Green Week 2025: Livestock diseases clouds great agricultural fairs in Berlin!

Green Week 2025: Livestock diseases clouds great agricultural fairs in Berlin!

On Friday, January 17, 2025, the big agricultural fair "Green Week" starts in Berlin, but this year it will be anything but an ordinary event. B.Z. reported that the area of ​​animal exhibitions is severely restricted due to an outbreak of the mouth and claw disease (MKS). The animal hall (Hall 25) remains practically empty, since 42 cattle, which are normally issued, are not allowed to participate due to the danger of disease. Joachim Rukwied, President of the German Farmers' Association, comments: "The disease must be eliminated as soon as possible."

The MKS, which typically occurs in paired shoists, requires comprehensive precautionary measures because the disease is extremely contagious and can be fatal for cattle, especially. The last known case in Germany has been back since 1988, which makes the current Situation all the more disturbing. Epidemiologists warn that an emergency vaccination is out of the question because many countries do not recognize vaccin from Germany. This uncertainty threatens to burden agriculture with potential trade restrictions, such as the Stuttgarter Nachrichten found.

alternative attractions

To fill the gap, the organizers of the fair will offer other attractions. For example, horses are allowed to go to the trade fair, which are considered less susceptible to the MKS. 200 of them will be shown in Hall 25. In addition, a “cow cinema” is set up in which the animals are shown live from a stable via streaming.

The flower hall is under the motto "Blütenkiez" and presents around 30,000 flowers on 3000 square meters, which brings visitors closer to a blooming Berlin. Street art and a "flower beat" disco are also offered on this area to raise the festive mood and to compensate for the lack of the living animals. The green week remains open until January 26th, and the ticket prices are between 13 and 16 euros, which could possibly attract many visitors.

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