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European Experts to Visit Cyprus Amid Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak

Published February 22, 2026, 17:01
European Experts to Visit Cyprus Amid Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak

The Veterinary Services have requested the dispatch of a team of veterinary experts from the European Commission to Cyprus to assess the situation arising from the outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease. At the same time, in coordination with other departments, spraying will be carried out at specific entrances to livestock areas, while other access points will be blocked. Livestock farmers are reminded that they must strictly adhere to biosecurity measures, such as fencing farms, disinfecting vehicles and personnel, proper waste management, and immediate notification of the Veterinary Services of any suspected illness.