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Aradippou: Livestock Farmers on High Alert - Taking Action Themselves

Published February 23, 2026, 09:12
Aradippou: Livestock Farmers on High Alert - Taking Action Themselves

Livestock farmers in Aradippou are on high alert due to the increased risk of foot-and-mouth disease spreading. They believe the response from the competent authorities is slow and have taken initiatives to protect their animals, such as installing disinfection tanks and disinfecting farms and roads. They express concern about the possible introduction of the disease from feed originating from the occupied territories and accuse some farmers of irresponsible behavior. The municipalities of Larnaca, Athienou and Drolaxia have also taken measures to limit the spread, while the Ministry of Agriculture is trying to downplay the situation.