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Foot and Mouth Disease: Farmers Block Road in Protest Over Culling

Published March 11, 2026, 09:09
Foot and Mouth Disease: Farmers Block Road in Protest Over Culling

Farmers from various provinces of Cyprus blocked the road outside SOPAZ in Aradippou for ten minutes, protesting the ongoing culling of animals due to foot and mouth disease. The farmers are protesting the notice received by a colleague regarding the culling of 600 of his animals, while awaiting a response from the President of the Republic regarding their request not to cull healthy animals. The farmers express outrage that the culling continues despite assurances of waiting for a response from the European Commission. They point out that they will remain at the scene until they receive the answer they are expecting. Farmers reported being notified at night about the impending culling of their animals, while others reported having cases of foot and mouth disease without symptoms in their animals. They emphasize the need to respect their property and opinions and threaten further reactions in the event of mass culling.