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"All Animals Must Be Culled… Full Implementation of Measures is the Only Way," Says Varhelyi

Published March 14, 2026, 09:22
"All Animals Must Be Culled… Full Implementation of Measures is the Only Way," Says Varhelyi

European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Oliver Varhelyi, stated that the full implementation of measures and adherence to EU rules is the only way to address the foot-and-mouth disease crisis in Cyprus. He emphasized that on farms where outbreaks have been detected, all animals must be culled and their meat cannot be used. Mr. Varhelyi assured that the EU will assist Cyprus and its farmers, providing vaccines and a veterinary team. He underscored the severity of foot-and-mouth disease, describing it as the most contagious animal disease, and called on everyone to comply with the rules to protect consumers, farmers, animals, and the rest of Europe.