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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak: Spread to 6 Farms, 5,000 Animals Infected

Published February 23, 2026, 09:21
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak: Spread to 6 Farms, 5,000 Animals Infected

Six farms in Cyprus have been affected by foot-and-mouth disease, with the total number of infected animals reaching approximately 5,000. The cases were detected in Livadia and Oroklini. Veterinary services have taken containment measures, such as creating exclusive access points in each area and blocking the rest. The possibility of vaccinating the animal population is being considered, depending on the evolution of the situation, by the European team of experts who will arrive in Cyprus.