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Foot-and-Mouth Disease: 'Situation Critical But Manageable at Present'

Published February 27, 2026, 14:06
Foot-and-Mouth Disease: 'Situation Critical But Manageable at Present'

Sotiria Georgiou, Senior Veterinary Officer, described the situation with foot-and-mouth disease as critical but manageable at present, noting that there are no new cases. Cyprus has lost its free export regime. Vaccinations of cows in the affected area have been completed and are continuing in cattle, while vaccinations for pigs are also being planned. Experts from the European Union met with cattle and sheep farmers to inform them about the vaccination program and preventive measures, while a large amount of vaccine is expected to arrive from the European Commission. There is a ban on the movement of animals, feed, and people in the surveillance area.