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Alert in Dromolaxia Municipality for Foot-and-Mouth Disease – Instructions to Livestock Farmers, Disinfectant Mats to be Placed

Published February 22, 2026, 12:13
Alert in Dromolaxia Municipality for Foot-and-Mouth Disease – Instructions to Livestock Farmers, Disinfectant Mats to be Placed

The Municipality of Dromolaxia – Meneou has received instructions from the state Veterinary Services regarding preventive measures for foot-and-mouth disease, following outbreaks in Livadia and Oroklini. The instructions are addressed to owners of units in the livestock area and include ten guidelines for protecting against and preventing the disease. The Municipality informed livestock farmers about the instructions and committed to implementing what is required on its part, in accordance with the recommendations of the Veterinary Services. The guidelines include keeping animals separate from wild animals, applying pest and rodent control measures, using disinfectants at facility entrances, and implementing biosecurity measures. The Municipality will close roads in the livestock area to prevent animal movement, and disinfectant mats will be placed on main roads. Although the area is at a marginal distance from the affected areas, the Municipality considers it essential to implement preventive measures immediately to prevent the spread of the virus. The guidelines also include applications for final approvals, the “Photovoltaics for All” plan, the “Rent for Installment” plan, and building applications linked to bank loans.