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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccinations Begin in Gerio Livestock Zone

Published March 17, 2026, 17:23
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccinations Begin in Gerio Livestock Zone

Vaccinations against foot-and-mouth disease have begun in the Gerio livestock zone following the confirmation of cases on a farm in the area. According to the Deputy Mayor of Gerio, Neofytos Papalazarou, no additional cases have been diagnosed beyond the four identified on the farm, which houses 200 cattle. Preventive measures are being taken, including providing water and medication to farmers, disinfecting vehicles entering the area, and disinfecting roads. Access to the livestock zone has also been restricted to a single entrance for better control. Farmers in the area are in a state of distress and have formed a committee to claim their rights.