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Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Total of 11 Cases According to the Ministry of Agriculture - Culling Started, Measures in Four Levels

Published February 23, 2026, 17:15
Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Total of 11 Cases According to the Ministry of Agriculture - Culling Started, Measures in Four Levels

The number of confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus has risen to 11. One case was detected in a cattle unit and the remaining ten in goat and sheep units. The new infections are within the initial 10-kilometer surveillance zone. The Ministry of Agriculture has begun culling and burying infected animals. Exclusion and spraying zones are being re-evaluated and extended. A team of veterinary experts is expected to arrive to investigate potential vaccinations. Authorities emphasize that the virus does not pose a risk to public health, but are focused on protecting the country's livestock and animal products. Information about illegal movements from the occupied territories is being verified.