Cyprus Approves Support Scheme for Pig Farmers Hit by Foot‑and‑Mouth Restrictions
The Cabinet has approved a financial support scheme for Cyprus’ pig‑farming sector to offset losses caused by restrictions imposed during recent foot‑and‑mouth disease control measures. Authorities said the outbreak response…
Cyprus Continues Foot‑and‑Mouth Vaccinations as Culling Figures Rise
Cyprus’ veterinary services say vaccinations against foot‑and‑mouth disease are progressing, with second‑dose coverage reaching 37.6 percent of cattle and 10.6 percent of sheep and goats. Spokesperson Sotiria Georgiadou told state…
Cyprus Launches Official Foot‑and‑Mouth Disease Information Website
The Agriculture Ministry has launched an official website dedicated to foot‑and‑mouth disease, aiming to provide a central source of information for affected livestock farmers, producers and the wider public. The…
Cyprus Potato Growers Hit by Middle East Conflict, Export Delays and Rising Costs
Cyprus’ potato farmers are feeling the impact of the war in the Middle East, facing higher costs and export delays, a growers’ representative has said. Andreas Karyos, speaking on behalf…
Foot‑and‑mouth outbreak affects 5.5% of Cyprus’ livestock, expert says
The foot‑and‑mouth outbreak in Cyprus has so far affected 5.5 percent of the country’s livestock — excluding pigs — the head of the government’s special scientific committee said last night.…
Cyprus issues movement guidelines for livestock zones with disinfection checkpoints
Cyprus’ Agriculture Ministry and the Department of Agriculture has issued updated instructions for movement within livestock areas where vehicle‑disinfection and monitoring points have been installed to contain the spread of…
UK Sovereign Base Areas align with Cyprus measures to contain foot‑and‑mouth outbreak
The Sovereign Base Areas Administration (SBAA) have said it is fully aligned with measures introduced by the Republic of Cyprus to contain the outbreak of foot‑and‑mouth disease in the Larnaca…
Cyprus Authorities Detect Four Cases of Illegal Livestock Movements
Cyprus’ Veterinary Services and police have identified four cases of illegal movements involving 283 sheep, goats and cattle as part of ongoing checks aimed at containing the spread of foot‑and‑mouth…
Cyprus President Thanks von der Leyen for Support on Livestock Crisis, Schengen Progress
President Nikos Christodoulides thanked European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for responding to Cyprus’ request for financial assistance to address the challenges posed by foot‑and‑mouth disease and to help…
Eurostat Forecasts Rise in Cyprus Cattle and Sheep Numbers
Eurostat is projecting an increase in cattle and sheep production in Cyprus over the next six months, according to new data released by the EU statistics agency. Experts estimate the…