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Cypriot Livestock Farmers Await Response on Mass Culling of Healthy Animals

Published March 10, 2026, 09:21
Cypriot Livestock Farmers Await Response on Mass Culling of Healthy Animals

Livestock farmers in Cyprus are awaiting a response from the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, regarding their request to end the mass culling of healthy animals due to foot-and-mouth disease. Farmers gathered in Choirokoitia and reiterated their demand, emphasizing their unity. They are calling for an immediate halt to the culling of animals not infected with the virus, as well as the vaccination of all animals and the immediate payment of compensation to those affected. The response is expected on Thursday or Friday, and farmers say they will make further decisions after the announcement.