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Livestock Farmer G. Dimitriou to ASTRA: Cyprus Division Created Problems with Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Published March 16, 2026, 08:02
Livestock Farmer G. Dimitriou to ASTRA: Cyprus Division Created Problems with Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Livestock farmer Giorgos Dimitriou emphasized that the division of Cyprus was the biggest mistake made, as it creates problems in tackling foot-and-mouth disease, with different policies (vaccination versus culling) in the two areas. He stressed the need to establish a technical committee to coordinate measures on both sides, otherwise the problem will return. He lost all his animals due to the disease and is requesting compensation based on market prices so he can reactivate his business. He expressed the willingness of livestock farmers to resort to legal action if their rights are not secured.