Cyprus Rolls Out Livestock Vaccination After FMD Outbreak
Cyprus Launches Mass Vaccination to Contain Foot and Mouth Outbreak
Cyprus has announced a large scale livestock vaccination campaign following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease on the island.
According to reporting by Associated Press via WFMZ, thousands of goats, sheep, hogs and cattle are set to be vaccinated as authorities move to contain the spread. Foot and mouth disease is highly contagious among cloven hoofed animals. It can have severe trade implications.
In response, the UK government has introduced temporary restrictions on travellers bringing meat and dairy products from EU and EFTA countries into the UK. Farmers across the UK and Ireland are urging heightened biosecurity awareness. They warn that imported food products pose a potential transmission risk.
The situation is likely to be closely monitored by European livestock sectors. This is due to the potential impact on trade flows and export certification.
Source: WFMZ / Associated Press | 2 March 2026
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