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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak: Over 25 Farms Affected in Aradippou

Published February 23, 2026, 17:16
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak: Over 25 Farms Affected in Aradippou

The Mayor of Aradippou, Christodoulos Partis, stated that over 25-30 livestock farms have been affected by the foot-and-mouth disease virus, with an additional number scattered throughout the area. The Municipality has taken measures, such as restricting entrances and exits to livestock areas and spraying vehicles, in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture. Mr. Partis expressed concern about the economic and psychological impact on farmers, as animal deaths and loss of income are expected. He emphasized the need to support those affected and prevent further spread of the virus, as this could have devastating consequences for the Cypriot economy. The Municipality is cooperating with the Ministry to control movements and the supply of feed to livestock farms.