Almost all pending foot and mouth animal culling complete
Almost all pending culling of animals from farms on which foot and mouth disease was detected has been completed , the agriculture ministry said on Saturday. It said that around 6,650 animals were culled in the space of two days prior to Saturday morning. “ To achieve this goal, officers from the veterinary services department worked non-stop, day and night , making superhuman efforts under particularly difficult conditions,” it said, before adding that culling had continued
Cyprus has completed nearly all pending culling of livestock affected by foot and mouth disease, with approximately 6,650 animals removed in just two days. Veterinary services worked around the clock to manage the operation, supported by police and the National Guard. This intensive effort is seen as crucial for eradicating the disease and safeguarding the nation's food security. Meanwhile, over half a million doses of vaccine are expected to arrive soon, and farmers have agreed to the culling process in exchange for increased compensation for their animals. The government is also proposing significantly higher fines for illegal livestock movement.
The swift completion of culling and the upcoming vaccine arrival are critical steps in controlling the foot and mouth disease outbreak, which poses a significant threat to the agricultural sector and food supply.
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