Cyprus Times

New Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks in Three Units

Published March 10, 2026, 09:08
New Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks in Three Units

In Cyprus, the total number of livestock units with foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks has reached 37, including one illegal unit. Three new cases were recently identified in Dromolaxia, within the designated surveillance zone, and are considered expected. Farmers are awaiting the EU's response to their request to avoid the culling of healthy animals. Veterinary services deny reports of a lack of euthanasia drugs, emphasizing that appropriate methods of culling exist. Veterinarians request not to be targeted for the necessary culls caused by the disease. The situation is closely monitored and measures are being taken to limit the spread of the disease.