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Farmers Take Matters Into Their Own Hands Amid Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak – Outrage Over State Inaction

Published February 25, 2026, 09:02
Farmers Take Matters Into Their Own Hands Amid Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak – Outrage Over State Inaction

Farmers in Cyprus are facing a difficult situation following the diagnosis of foot-and-mouth disease cases and are experiencing a lack of support from the Veterinary Services. In several cases, local authorities are taking initiatives, such as creating disinfection pools and closing roads for disinfection, at their own expense. Farmers express complaints about the lack of guidance and information, while the Ministry of Agriculture has pledged limited financial assistance. The situation is particularly dramatic in Oroklini, where animals are being culled, while claims of imported fodder from occupied territories are being refuted.