Farmer requests re-examination of positive foot-and-mouth disease test
February 26, 2026
The farmer in Troullos is desperate after his unit tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease, even though the animals show no symptoms. He is requesting a re-examination to confirm the results, arguing that there might have been a mistake. Veterinary Services state that even if the animals are asymptomatic, it is important to cull them to prevent the spread of the virus. Ms. Georgiades emphasizes that the tests are valid and that questioning the results is not appropriate. An epidemiological investigation is ongoing to understand how the virus entered the unit.