The European Commission has prolonged the ban on exports of sheep and goats from Romania to non-EU countries until December 31, 2026. This extends a pre-existing prohibition on exports to EU member states. The announcement was made by Romania’s interim Minister of Agriculture, Barna Tanczos. The continued ban aims to address concerns regarding animal health and disease control within Romania’s livestock population. No specific reasons for the extension were detailed in the initial announcement, but the measure impacts Romanian livestock farmers and international trade. The Commission regularly reviews export restrictions based on veterinary assessments and disease prevalence. This extension provides continued protection for livestock in other countries.