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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Situation Manageable – 13,000 Animals Culled

Published February 25, 2026, 14:12
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Situation Manageable – 13,000 Animals Culled

The Spokesperson of the Cheese Makers Association, Michalis Koullouros, stated that the situation with foot-and-mouth disease is manageable, despite the culling of 13,000 animals. However, the situation is being closely monitored, and further culling could create problems for halloumi production. The Cheese Makers Association has taken strict biosecurity measures in its facilities since December, following the detection of the first case in the occupied territories. Mr. Koullouros reassured consumers that products produced in Cyprus are absolutely safe for consumption.