Farmers Gather to Prevent Animal Culling: Decision Suspended

Farmers gathered in the SOPAZ area in Aradippou, in order to prevent the culling of animals from a unit, due to foot-and-mouth disease. The rally was organized after a farmer was informed about the impending culling of his animals. The mobilization of the farmers resulted in the suspension of the decision to cull the animals, at least temporarily. The rally took place without any incidents and the farmers expressed their solidarity with their colleague. The incident highlights the tension and anxiety prevailing among farmers due to the spread of foot-and-mouth disease and the measures taken to contain it. The suspension of the decision to cull the animals is a temporary solution and further discussion on the issue is expected.