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Cyprus manages ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

Since February 19, 2025, Cyprus has been managing a significant foot-and-mouth disease outbreak affecting livestock. Authorities have culled 30,493 animals, including 28,583 sheep and goats across 42 farms and 1,910 cattle across 8 farms. While culling has largely concluded, a new case was recently identified in a sheep and goat unit in Dromolaxia. A nationwide vaccination program is currently underway, with the first phase nearly complete and the second phase advancing in districts like Larnaca. Vaccinations for pigs have also commenced under strict biosecurity protocols. Farmers in Pergamos have received authorization to resume operations following successful administrative checks. Livestock owners have been warned to minimize animal movement, especially ahead of Easter, to prevent virus spread. Meanwhile, a shortage of animal feed has emerged due to prolonged grazing bans.

Original Sources

Foot-and-mouth disease culling completed
Sigmalive English · 30 March 2026, 08:53
Larnaca farmer refuses to have animals culled
Cyprus Mail · 28 March 2026, 18:22
Website on foot-and-mouth disease launched
Cyprus Mail · 27 March 2026, 20:32
Foot-and-mouth disease: 3 new cases – 49 units infected
Sigmalive English · 26 March 2026, 16:17