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Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Increase in Infected Units 'Normal' - Reached 22

Published March 2, 2026, 09:10
Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Increase in Infected Units 'Normal' - Reached 22

An increase in positive cases of foot-and-mouth disease has been observed in Cyprus, with the number of infected units reaching 22. The increase is considered normal in the infected zone. Vaccinations of sheep and goats within a 2km radius of the pig farms have begun, with the distribution of 64,900 vaccine doses. Authorities emphasize that epidemiological investigations, sampling, culling of infected units, and vaccinations will continue as planned to protect livestock and production.