Temporary Suspension of Animal Culls Due to Foot-and-Mouth Disease
March 9, 2026
The President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, convened an emergency meeting to address the crisis in livestock farming due to foot-and-mouth disease. The meeting resulted in a temporary suspension of animal culls in infected units. The government is asking the EU to consider alternative management strategies, such as continuous vaccination. Over 14,000 animals have already been slaughtered. The future remains uncertain for farmers as developments with the European Commission unfold.