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Foot and Mouth Disease: Instructions for Livestock Farmers in Dromolaxia – Meneou

Published February 22, 2026, 12:10
Foot and Mouth Disease: Instructions for Livestock Farmers in Dromolaxia – Meneou

Due to outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in Livadia and Oroklini, the Municipality of Dromolaxia – Meneou informed livestock farmers in the area and reached an agreement to take all necessary preventative measures in collaboration with the state Veterinary Services. The Municipality has received instructions and guidelines for protection and prevention of the disease, which it has communicated to farmers. These include keeping animals separate from wild species, pest control, disinfection of facilities and the use of appropriate biosecurity measures. In addition, roads to livestock farms will be closed and disinfection mats will be placed. The Municipality is in close communication with the Veterinary Services and will implement their instructions to prevent the spread of the virus.