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All animals in Cyprus in quarantine. Foot-and-mouth disease cases

Published February 22, 2026, 12:17
All animals in Cyprus in quarantine. Foot-and-mouth disease cases

The situation is dramatic after the detection of foot-and-mouth disease cases in animals in livestock units in Oroklini and Livadia, as the virus appears to have already spread. Information about new cases of the virus and in other livestock units in Larnaca – Movements of animals and feed are prohibited throughout Cyprus – Efforts to prevent its spread – Spraying by the Municipality of Aradippou. According to information, there are also new cases of the virus in other units in the province of Larnaca. However, all appropriate tests are being carried out to confirm this. The Veterinary Services are taking more drastic measures to prevent the virus from spreading throughout the island. As a result, they have decided to ban the movement of animals and feed throughout Cyprus, including grazing outside livestock facilities, according to an announcement by the Veterinary Services. The Veterinary Services clarify that, within the framework of measures to control and limit the spread of the foot-and-mouth disease pathogen, any movement of animals and feed is prohibited throughout Cyprus, including grazing outside livestock facilities, without prior approval from the Veterinary Services. It is noted that the ban also affects movements to slaughterhouses. In the meantime, today, the Municipality of Aradippou is carrying out spraying in livestock units in the area.