Health
Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in Cyprus
Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak among livestock in Cyprus threatens animal health and food security.
A Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak has been confirmed in Cyprus, affecting livestock such as cattle, sheep, and goats. The disease, which is highly contagious but not zoonotic, has led to strict farm movement bans, mandatory culling of affected herds, and intensive disinfection measures. The outbreak has prompted high-level EU intervention and emergency meetings with Cypriot authorities, with over 1,000 head of livestock projected for culling. The crisis has halted livestock exports, disrupted local dairy markets, and exposed systemic weaknesses in veterinary infrastructure and biosecurity.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Cyprus
- Date added
- 2026-04-01 15:12 UTC
- Added by
- nikieuropeapdrmis
- Last updated
- 2026-04-01 15:12 UTC
- Source
- https://www.philenews.com
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