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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Response: Animal Culling and Milk Destruction

Published February 23, 2026, 09:02
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Response: Animal Culling and Milk Destruction

Procedures to address the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak are in full swing, with the destruction of milk from infected farms and the culling of infected animals. The Cyprus Dairy Farmers Association has received a list of farms within the 3-kilometer restriction zone and requires approval from the Veterinary Services for milk transport, with strict adherence to disinfection protocols. The situation is creating significant losses for livestock farming.