New Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Dromolaxia Results in Culling of 580 Cattle
March 5, 2026
Cyprus is in a critical situation due to a new foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Dromolaxia, resulting in the culling of 580 cattle. Farmers are shocked, and their morale is tense as their hard work is lost. Despite vaccination, animals are testing positive for the virus, forcing authorities to carry out mass culling. The situation has led to a new surveillance zone and strict restrictions on economic activities in the area. The Minister of Agriculture is expected to present a support plan for the affected farmers.