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Foot-and-Mouth Disease / Polis Chrysochous Municipality Requests Instructions from the Ministry of Agriculture

Published February 26, 2026, 09:30
Foot-and-Mouth Disease / Polis Chrysochous Municipality Requests Instructions from the Ministry of Agriculture

The Municipality of Polis Chrysochous has sent a letter to the Ministry of Agriculture requesting clear instructions and guidelines regarding the measures it should take in relation to foot-and-mouth disease. The goal is to be informed in a timely manner and coordinate properly to protect public health and local livestock farming. Health officials from the Municipality met with officials from the Veterinary Services for preventive preparation and exchange of expertise. The protocols to be followed and the measures that can be implemented immediately are being examined. Preventive disinfection sprays are already being applied to vehicles entering and exiting the local slaughterhouse. A meeting has also been scheduled with the veterinarian in charge to assess the data and consider additional measures. Livestock farmers in Anarita are expressing concern about the disease and are requesting clear instructions for spraying and preventive measures, as in the case of COVID-19.