Cyprus Times

Police Investigation into Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks

Published February 21, 2026, 17:06
Police Investigation into Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks

The Police are investigating the outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus, taking statements from farmers and veterinarians in Larnaca. The Veterinary Services are shifting the responsibility for taking measures to the farmers, with farmers reporting a lack of measures and despair. According to farmers, symptoms of the disease appeared in their units on February 14th and 16th. It is reminded that failure to promptly inform the Veterinary Services about the appearance of symptoms constitutes an offence, according to Law 109/2001. The possibility that the foot-and-mouth disease originated from feed from the occupied territories is being investigated.