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Agriculture Department Calls for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prevention Measures

Published February 22, 2026, 14:05
Agriculture Department Calls for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prevention Measures

The Department of Agriculture has sent recommendations to local authorities in Larnaca, Limassol, and Paphos to take preventative biosecurity measures to limit the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in livestock areas. The recommendations include the placement of disinfection points at the entrances and exits of livestock areas, as well as the monitoring and implementation of existing biosecurity measures. The Department of Agriculture expresses satisfaction with the response of the Aradippou Municipality, which is proceeding with the construction of wheel washes for vehicle disinfection.