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Athinou: Monitoring the Situation - Preventive Measures for Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Published February 22, 2026, 12:09
Athinou: Monitoring the Situation - Preventive Measures for Foot-and-Mouth Disease

The Municipality of Athienou is closely monitoring the evolution of foot-and-mouth disease and has taken preventive measures in cooperation with local farmers. Athienou has significant livestock units, with approximately 15,000 cows and 5,000 sheep and goats. Since the first cases appeared in the occupied territories, the Municipality organized meetings with farmers and took immediate steps to prevent the spread. Spraying of vehicle tires passing through livestock areas has been approved, while the temporary suspension of traffic on specific roads is being considered, with the installation of special disinfection points. In addition, farmers are urged to take additional preventive measures on their farms. Due to the situation, the scheduled event for Clean Monday has been canceled, as the main road to the picnic area passes through the livestock area. Teams will remain to spray vehicles heading to the site.