The General Directorate of Veterinary Medicine has lifted the ban on the movement of local dairy products from Lesbos, which was previously imposed due to foot-and-mouth disease.

SYRIZA MPs have submitted a question to the Minister of Rural Development regarding the need for a comprehensive plan for the future of livestock farming in Lesbos. The inquiry specifically addresses outstanding compensation and the management of foot-and-mouth disease on the island.

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food (YPAAT) issued a payment order for €4.2 million in compensation to farmers for animals culled due to smallpox and foot-and-mouth disease, with funds expected within days.

A massive cull of sheep and goats on the Greek island of Lesvos, due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, is threatening the livelihoods and traditional way of life for its residents.

Cases of Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease, primarily affecting children and causing rashes on hands, feet, and mouth, are increasing nationwide, exceeding alert levels in 15 prefectures. Experts urge thorough handwashing as the epidemic is believed to have begun.

The Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food, Mr. Kavvadas, has requested further reinforcement of biosecurity measures in Lesbos, Greece, in a letter to the regional governor of the North Aegean, concerning foot-and-mouth disease.

All samples tested in connection with the recent foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Cyprus have returned negative results, raising hopes that the virus has been successfully contained as surveillance nears completion.

A total of 121 livestock units have now been affected by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), following the confirmation of a new case announced on Wednesday.

Kazakhstan has officially been recognized as free of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in its livestock sector, a status expected to enhance its livestock export prospects.

The market in Lesbos, Greece, is gradually returning to normal after restrictions imposed due to foot-and-mouth disease, with over 740 tons of dairy products distributed since early May.

The Mephato community is actively involved in efforts to combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), demonstrating a dedicated commitment to eradicating the illness.

Livestock farmers are prepared to march on the presidential palace on Friday as frustration grows over the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

Fifty tons of mature cheese have been distributed from Lesbos to the domestic market within three weeks, following the partial lifting of restrictions imposed due to foot-and-mouth disease.

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has been rampant on the Greek island of Lesbos since March, leading to the culling of nearly 28,000 animals and halting all feta cheese exports, severely impacting the island's crucial sheep herds and economy.

A mass culling of cattle is underway in Russia's Kemerovo region, with authorities attributing it to lumpy skin disease, while farmers unofficially claim it's foot-and-mouth disease. Checkpoints have been established around affected agricultural facilities.

Sokratis Famellos is visiting Lesbos to address the uncontrolled spread of foot-and-mouth disease and criticize the government's handling of the situation.

A farmer in Lesbos, Greece, has been arrested for illegally transporting a flock of nearly 480 sheep while the island was under quarantine due to foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks.

A newly formed association of Cypriot livestock farmers and butchers, protesting mass culling under the country's foot-and-mouth disease response, will meet to decide next steps if the President does not respond to their meeting request.

Vaccination campaigns have proven effective in slowing the spread of foot-and-mouth disease across Cyprus, bringing the outbreak under better control.

The European Union has extended restrictions on Cyprus related to foot-and-mouth disease until at least June 15, 2026, maintaining a trade freeze that impacts the island's livestock sector.

Foot-and-mouth disease has infected two farms in Larnaca, Cyprus, that breed rare native animals. Authorities are considering whether EU law allows them to spare the animals from mandatory culling.

A 60-year-old farmer in Yeri, Cyprus, was hospitalized after suffering a heart attack upon learning his cattle tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease and would be culled.

Livestock farmers in Cyprus plan to formally request a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides to address ongoing tensions regarding the mass culling of animals due to the spread of foot-and-mouth disease.

The Ministry of Rural Development and Food is extending measures to suspend tax and insurance obligations, as well as exempting municipal fees, for producers in Lesbos affected by foot-and-mouth disease.

Livestock farmers in Cyprus blocked a major roundabout and confronted the Justice Minister, now threatening to march on an EU leaders’ working dinner in protest of foot-and-mouth disease culls.

Greece has introduced more stringent filters on its dairy exports following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease on the island of Lesbos. Key trade destinations are already activating stricter entry protocols for Greek cheese products, posing an export risk for the Greek dairy industry.

Greece has issued a warning that a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak on the island of Lesvos could spread across Europe. The government has pledged open-ended aid and compensation for those affected, while also stating it's not the right time for vaccinations.

Agricultural Development Minister Margaritis Schoinas has appealed to local authorities and producers in Lesbos to cooperate with the state in implementing biosecurity measures against foot-and-mouth disease, while also announcing additional support for those affected.

A union warns that approximately half of Cyprus's livestock farmers are unlikely to resume operations after a recent foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

Veterinary authorities in Evros, Greece, are on high alert following the confirmation of a foot-and-mouth disease case in Malgara, Turkey, located close to the Greek border.

Authorities in Cyprus have started culling pigs at a farm in Palaiometocho after it was confirmed to have foot-and-mouth disease, raising concerns as the infection is outside previously identified zones.

The Greek island of Lesvos is facing millions of euros in damages due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, leading to a blocked port, shut down cheese factories, and cancellations in the tourism sector, with officials set to meet to address the crisis.

Cyprus has confirmed its initial case of foot-and-mouth disease at a pig farm in Palaiometocho, Nicosia, leading to the culling of 4,000 animals.

Makarios Lazaridis, Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food, called for immediate support measures and compensation for the effects of foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks, particularly in Lesbos.

The Botswana government has addressed public concerns and clarified its position on the culling of livestock in the Ramatlabama area due to an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease.

A dispute over foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus is reportedly threatening the production of the country's traditional halloumi cheese, according to Politico.

Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food, Makarios Lazaridis, launched a fierce criticism against PASOK, accusing the party of acting as a 'tail' to Pavlos Polakis and Stefanos Kasselakis after they voted against measures supporting livestock farmers and addressing foot-and-mouth disease.

Cypriot veterinary services have confirmed seven additional livestock units tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease, bringing the total number of infected farms to 66 as containment efforts continue.

Greek consumers face a shortage and high prices for lamb and goat this Easter, with costs exceeding 12 euros per kilo, primarily due to outbreaks of sheep and goat pox, foot-and-mouth disease, and a reduction in livestock.

Veterinary Services in Cyprus have intensified inspections of slaughterhouses, butcheries, and retail meat outlets in preparation for the Easter holidays, as foot-and-mouth disease cases stabilize.

A new instance of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) was detected in Dromolaxia, Larnaca district, bringing the total number of affected farming units in Cyprus to 50.

The foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Cyprus is at a critical juncture with Easter approaching, according to the veterinary association and farmers. Culling has concluded on affected farms, and the first phase of vaccinations is underway.

Farms in Medveďov and Ňárada, located on Žitný ostrov, have successfully recovered from last year's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Herds have been restored, and milk production is anticipated to increase starting this summer.

The agriculture ministry in Cyprus has launched a new website dedicated to foot-and-mouth disease, providing farmers, producers, and the public with information on the illness, biosecurity guidelines, and contact numbers for reporting suspected cases.

Four new cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been confirmed on livestock farms in Lesbos, bringing the total to 17. Measures for meat and dairy products are being implemented.

The spread of foot-and-mouth disease on the island of Lesbos is taking dramatic dimensions for the primary sector, with the General Directorate of Veterinary Medicine confirming its presence and leading to mass animal culling.

Eight new cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been confirmed, bringing the total to 13, prompting veterinary services to immediately cull animals in infected farms.

Concerns are rising in Greece over an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, prompting SYRIZA's agricultural development sector to call for immediate financial support measures for those affected.

SYRIZA–PS MEP Kostas Arvanitis has submitted a question to the European Commission, requesting immediate intervention regarding cases of foot-and-mouth disease in Lesbos.

Livestock farmers on Lesbos have initiated a complete blockade of Mytilene port's entry and exit points until Monday evening, protesting concerns related to foot-and-mouth disease.

The Municipalities of Mytilene and West Lesbos will operate with only security staff on Monday, March 23, in protest against measures implemented due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

Services in the North Aegean Region and the Municipalities of Mytilene and West Lesvos have been suspended, with a critical meeting scheduled to address the impacts of foot-and-mouth disease on Lesvos.

A second case of foot-and-mouth disease has been detected in a livestock unit in Pelopi, Lesbos, prompting local farmers to set up roadblocks in protest.

A second case of foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed in a livestock unit in Pelopi, Lesbos, close to where the initial cases were identified last Monday.

Lesvos placed on alert over foot-and-mouth disease risk  eKathimerini.com

An alarm has been raised after cases of foot-and-mouth disease on a farm in Lesvos. The cases were detected on a farm and the ministry has already taken measures. "Even more dangerous than smallpox...

Cyprus has recorded no new foot-and-mouth disease cases, but authorities are warning that farmers who obstruct sampling and culling operations face administrative fines — as the total confirmed case…

An alarm has been raised in Lesvos as cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been confirmed in animals, resulting in the island being placed under quarantine.

The infection rate of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remained stable on Wednesday, with a total of 42 cases recorded in the Republic of Cyprus, as further cullings were carried out in Dromolaxia, Geri…

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food is implementing immediate containment and eradication measures after a confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease was detected on the island of Lesbos, causing distress among farmers and livestock breeders.

The situation for halloumi production is manageable if conditions remain as they are today and the spread of foot-and-mouth disease is contained, the cheesemakers’ association spokesman Michalis…

FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE  eKathimerini.com

The measures to combat the further spread of the foot-and-mouth disease decided on by the cabinet have been lauded as a step “in the right direction” by agricultural organisations on Tuesday.

A case of foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed in cattle, leading to bans on animal movements and slaughter across the entire island to contain the outbreak.

Cyprus faces challenges with EU protocols on foot-and-mouth disease, with the EU Commissioner reaffirming the unambiguous nature of the regulations and the lack of alternative solutions.

South Korea’s quarantine authorities are on high alert as three major livestock diseases, highly pathogenic avian influenza, African swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease, spread simultaneously across the country, raising concerns over supply disruptions and higher livestock prices. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said Monday that all three diseases remain at the highest of four alert levels, with the government extending its special quarantine period by one month through th

The Law Society of Botswana (LSB) was unsuccessful in its attempt to prevent a South African lawyer specializing in Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) from participating in a case.

The Greek Agriculture Ministry has approved €38.1 million in compensation for livestock farmers who suffered losses due to disease outbreaks, including sheep and goat pox, peste des petits ruminants (PPR), and foot-and-mouth disease, covering mandatory culling and income losses in the first half of 2026.

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food is paying 4.2 million euros in compensation to 176 livestock farms for animals mandatorily culled due to diseases like sheep pox and foot-and-mouth disease.

Eight positive cases of foot-and-mouth disease were recorded in livestock farms in the wider area of Pelopi and Mantamados, Lesbos, during inspections conducted from July 20 to 24.

The Cypriot agriculture ministry is reviewing a new request for additional financial support from sheep and goat farmers affected by Foot-and-Mouth Disease. The matter will be assessed by competent authorities under existing legal frameworks.

The Ministry of Rural Development and Food announced that the deployment of 79 military veterinarians for the control of sheep pox and foot-and-mouth disease has been extended until August 9.

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food announced a de-escalation of sheep and goat pox and ongoing surveillance for foot-and-mouth disease in Lesbos, where 47,743 animals have been culled.

A livestock unit in Mammari, Cyprus, has tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease, affecting a sheep and goat farm within an infected zone.

As the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Cyprus nears containment with no new cases detected and culling expected to conclude, an administrative court has rejected a farmer's plea to halt compulsory livestock culling in Larnaca, citing public interest.

Approximately 6,000 animals in Cyprus are still awaiting culling as part of the ongoing response to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, with the national vaccination program continuing its second phase.

A young farmer in Botswana has reported the loss of 11 goats due to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) within a designated 'red zone', highlighting the ongoing challenges of animal disease control.

Three new cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been identified in Nicosia, bringing the total infected units to around 120, ahead of a farmer's protest. This comes as residents in Larnaca continue to raise complaints regarding the handling and sanitary protocols of livestock burials culled due to the ongoing outbreak.

Veterinarians in Cyprus are warning of action after facing attacks during inspections related to the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Authorities are also investigating how the disease reached the village of Pachna.

Four new cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been confirmed in livestock units in Dromolaxia and Athienou, bringing the total number of affected farms in Cyprus to 116.

The Philippine Department of Agriculture has imposed a temporary ban on live animals and animal products from Greece following reported cases of foot-and-mouth disease in the European country.

Livestock farmers in Lesbos held a teleconference with the Ministry of Rural Development, and S. Famellos visited the island, to address the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. The meetings aim to coordinate efforts and discuss measures to contain the spread of the disease.

A compensation package for Cypriot livestock farmers resuming operations after foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks has been agreed upon and will be submitted to the Council of Ministers for approval.

The discovery of dead sheep in a skip in Athienou has raised concerns, with authorities linking illegal animal movement to the potential spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease.

Three new cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been reported in Athienou, Cyprus, putting local livestock farmers on high alert. The total number of culled animals on the island is approaching 60,000, and the EU has extended trade measures.

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food has disbursed 22.7 million euros in compensation to 849 livestock farmers whose animals were culled due to diseases like sheep and goat pox and foot-and-mouth disease.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has promised unlimited financial support to livestock farmers on Lesvos as a rare strain of foot-and-mouth disease spreads across the island.

Athanasios Kavvadas, the new Deputy Minister of Rural Development, visited Lesbos for an inspection and briefing on the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. He toured a cheese factory and livestock facilities.

Foot-and-mouth disease has reached 104 farming units in Nicosia and Larnaca, Cyprus. Approximately 37,000 sheep and goats have been culled, with 21,000 pigs also being destroyed to contain the outbreak.

Stephen Butt writes an opinion piece warning about the severe economic and societal consequences if the management of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is mishandled.

The traditional 'Panigiri tou Taxiarchi' festival in Mantamados, Lesbos, will proceed without its customary 'kiskek' dish this year, as a precautionary measure against an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

An open general assembly is scheduled for Friday, with participants stating that they face not only foot-and-mouth disease but also a policy that considers them expendable, emphasizing that the struggle is the only way for their survival.

Cypriot government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis stated that joint efforts, in coordination with the European Commission and the north, are crucial to contain the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).

Stavros Malas, head of a special scientific committee, stated that inadequate biosafety practices regarding animal movement are responsible for the expansion of foot-and-mouth disease into new regions.

The diagnosis of foot-and-mouth disease cases in livestock farms on Lesbos has created political and party activity, with politicians visiting the island to be informed about the situation.

Livestock farmers in Cyprus staged a protest in Nicosia over the handling of a surge in foot-and-mouth disease cases and culling measures, leading to brief road blockades.

A rare indigenous Cypriot fat-tailed sheep breed faces potential culling after antibodies for foot-and-mouth disease were detected in a flock in Dromolaxia, Cyprus.

A SYRIZA-PS MEP has issued a statement highlighting the severe impact of foot-and-mouth disease, which is reportedly destroying livestock farming and the economy on the Greek island of Lesbos.

Livestock farmers in Lesbos held a rally and blockaded ports in Mytilene to protest the devastating impact of foot-and-mouth disease, with a meeting scheduled with a government official to address the crisis.

The Greek island of Lesvos is currently experiencing an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

Farmers on the Greek island of Lesvos have disrupted ferry sailings as a protest against the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease epidemic affecting their livestock.

Cyprus's Easter retail market maintained satisfactory levels, showing resilience despite regional concerns related to the Middle East war and foot-and-mouth disease.

Greece activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to address a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak on Lesbos. Austria has responded by dispatching 60,000 protective items to assist in the containment efforts.

Cyprus's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak has spread to 70 infected units, with four new cases confirmed in goat and sheep farms in Larnaca and Nicosia. The Veterinary Services reported the new infections in Dromolaxia-Meneou and Geri.

A total of 2,147 confirmed cases of sheep and goat pox and 25 cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been reported in Lesbos, Greece, affecting 2,655 farms between August 2024 and April 2026.

Cyprus's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak has escalated to 54 infected units, with new cases confirmed in the Larnaca and Nicosia districts. Farmers are demanding faster compensation amidst the growing crisis.

Russian farmers in Siberia are reportedly dealing with the culling of cattle due to suspected outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease or pasteurellosis, though authorities have not confirmed foot-and-mouth.

Seven non-EU countries have banned imports of Greek meat following an outbreak and spread of foot-and-mouth disease, impacting the Greek economy and exports.

A Game and Fauna Service officer in Cyprus was rushed to the hospital after inhaling toxic fumes from a powerful disinfectant while assisting with foot-and-mouth disease prevention measures in the Larnaca district.

A Legislative Act has been published in the Government Gazette, outlining emergency support measures for the primary sector on the Greek island of Lesbos, following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

Political parties from both Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities have urged stronger cooperation and joint mechanisms to address the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Cyprus, emphasizing environmental and public health protection.

The spread of foot-and-mouth disease is intensifying on Lesbos, Greece, severely affecting the island's primary agricultural sector, with eight new cases confirmed by the General Directorate of Veterinary Medicine.

New cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been reported on the Greek island of Lesvos, increasing the total number of infections.

Support measures, including compensation for milk collected since March 15, have been announced for livestock farmers in Lesbos following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, with government intervention and commitments from Minister Tsiaras.

Cypriot authorities are cautiously confident about containing a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak but stress the necessity of strict adherence to containment measures, facing pushback from farmers.

A second case of foot-and-mouth disease has been detected in a sheep farm on Lesbos, leading to the immediate culling of infected animals and increased veterinary surveillance.

Services in the Region and municipalities of Mytilene and West Lesbos have been suspended ahead of a critical meeting at the Ministry of Rural Development concerning the effects of foot-and-mouth disease on the island.

A Member of the European Parliament is urging immediate European intervention to address an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease on the Greek island of Lesbos, highlighting concerns for primary production, food security, and farmers' livelihoods.

A second outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed in a livestock unit in Pelopi, affecting approximately 250 sheep and goats and 15 cattle, all of which will be immediately culled.

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food, in coordination with the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, announced compensation for livestock farmers in Lesbos for milk affected by measures against the spread of foot-and-mouth disease.

The Ministry of Rural Development has imposed a universal lockdown on livestock products from Lesbos, specifically those produced or exported from the island after January 15, to combat foot-and-mouth disease.

Livestock farmers in the Paphos district of Cyprus are protesting new measures implemented by the agriculture ministry, which restrict access to protect animals from foot-and-mouth disease.

Lamb prices in Cyprus have increased by approximately 10% following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the island's livestock sector, with further concerns ahead of Easter, a period of high lamb and goat consumption.

The European Commission confirms that it has been informed of the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in a small cattle and sheep facility in Lesbos. Lesbos: The Commission on the foot-and-mouth disease case –...

A complete lockdown for livestock on the island of Lesvos, after the confirmation of a foot-and-mouth disease case detected in a cattle farm last Sunday (15/3). Lesvos in lockdown...

Livestock farmers in Yeri, Cyprus, protested outside a livestock unit against the veterinary services' plan to collect animal samples, as tensions rise over containment measures for the spreading foot-and-mouth disease.

SYRIZA-PS's Agricultural Policy department issued a joint statement expressing concern that a confirmed outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Lesbos could devastate Greek livestock, following previous issues with smallpox.

The purchase of milk and dairy products will cease from Thursday due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, leading to protests organized by agricultural cooperatives and associations outside the regional administration.

Members of the bicommunal veterinary committee in Cyprus exchanged updates on the foot-and-mouth disease situation following a request from the Greek Cypriot side.

Cypriot grain producers are calling for stricter measures, including potentially closing crossing points to and from the north, to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. The organization emphasized the need for drastic action.

Foot-and-mouth disease has reached the Geri and Idalion area — one of the most important centres of Cyprus’s dairy industry — after breaking through the 10km surveillance zone that had contained the…

Brussels has placed the whole of Cyprus under an additional restricted zone for foot-and-mouth disease, extending strict movement and export controls across the island until at least May 1, 2026.

Teams from the Central government and Arunachal Pradesh are intensifying measures to contain an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in the region.

Veterinary authorities in Lesbos remain on constant alert for foot-and-mouth disease, as the first epidemiological surveillance report from the General Directorate of Veterinary Medicine records its presence, emphasizing that its management requires cooperation and science.

Cyprus's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is now under control and in decline, with most livestock units testing negative as surveillance continues across the island.

The Agricultural, Livestock, and Social Cooperative of Mesotopos, Lesbos, has opened a new grocery store, a significant move for outreach, especially during a period affected by foot-and-mouth disease.

Sheep and goat farmers in Cyprus have appealed to the agriculture minister, Maria Panayiotou, for additional emergency financial support. The request comes as they grapple with the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease crisis affecting their livestock.

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food announced an extension until August 9 for the deployment of 79 military veterinarians to combat outbreaks of smallpox and foot-and-mouth disease in regional units across the country.

Ongoing testing in restriction zones, particularly around Pachna in Cyprus, has not detected any new positive cases of foot-and-mouth disease, with vaccinations set to resume next week.

Farmers in Hungary are receiving support for losses incurred due to a foot-and-mouth disease epidemic. A minister's company had to cull nearly 13,000 animals, including pigs and cattle, after the infection was diagnosed.

Animal culling continues in Cyprus to contain a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, with the government approving tougher penalties for health violations.

China has granted wider access to its beef market for Brazil, recognizing the entire country as free of foot-and-mouth disease, though a new quota will still limit prices.

Residents in Kokkinotrimithia, Cyprus, are protesting the overnight excavation of pits for the burial of animals culled due to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in close proximity to their homes.

An opinion piece discusses a landmark ruling concerning Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in South Africa, highlighting its potential to establish a significant precedent for civil society in the country.

Authorities in Limassol, Cyprus, have initiated culling operations in a race to contain an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). Farmers in nearby areas remain on high alert as test results are awaited.

A meeting was held in Lesbos at the headquarters of the North Aegean Region to discuss issues arising from the management of foot-and-mouth disease and the implementation of biosecurity measures.

Tensions persist between livestock farmers and the agriculture ministry in Cyprus following discussions on compensation measures related to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

SYRIZA-PS president Sokratis Famellos is visiting an island on Tuesday due to the uncontrolled spread of foot-and-mouth disease and the government's perceived insensitivity in managing the situation.

The Greek island of Lesbos has reported 76 confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease, affecting 116 livestock farms. This outbreak was announced by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food.

The Lesbos sheep breed faces a risk of extinction due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. There is a need for a special rescue plan for the animal genetic resource and an evaluation of a DIVA vaccination strategy.

Livestock farmers in Cyprus have announced the formation of a new association, seeking an urgent meeting with the president to press for changes in the handling of the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food has issued a warning to livestock farmers regarding telephone scam attempts.

Livestock breeders on the Greek island of Lesbos (Mytilene) are organizing a new gathering to protest issues related to foot-and-mouth disease.

Farmers in Larnaca, Cyprus, are protesting the mass culling of livestock in response to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. The protest included a priest and a farmer carrying an icon during a blockage at the Rizoelia roundabout.

Farmers in Cyprus are intensifying their protests against foot-and-mouth disease cullings, blocking the Rizoelia junction, highways, and Larnaca port. The demonstrations have led to suspended talks and police rerouting traffic.

Authorities in Lesbos, Greece, are moving to cremate animals culled as part of measures to combat the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease on the island.

Türkiye has sent the first shipment of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines to South Africa to help authorities contain a widespread livestock outbreak.

Authorities in Cyprus reported that a third pig farm has tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), bringing the total number of infected farming units to over a hundred. The disease has rapidly spread across the island in recent weeks.

Cyprus is undertaking the culling of 19,000 pigs in western Nicosia due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak that has affected 101 units. Farmers are mobilizing and threatening road blockades in protest against the government's handling of the crisis.

Farmers are protesting the spread of foot-and-mouth disease and have been promised increased support from authorities. The disease is causing significant concern among agricultural communities.

Livestock farmers on Lesvos are protesting against the mass culling of herds due to foot-and-mouth disease, demanding an immediate vaccination program instead. Their actions have led to blockades at the port and village, causing shops to close.

A meeting in Lesbos addressed the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, establishing a crisis management team and a plan for conditional cheese distribution. Officials emphasized calm, strict adherence to measures, and continuous support for those affected.

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food announced an emergency financial aid package of 8 million euros for cheese-making businesses on the island of Lesbos. The aid is intended to support businesses affected by restrictive measures due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

An emergency meeting was convened with livestock breeders and cheesemakers on the Greek island of Lesbos to address concerns and measures related to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

Protests are scheduled for Thursday in Mytilene, Greece, to demonstrate against the economic and social impacts of measures implemented to combat foot-and-mouth disease.

A lockdown imposed due to foot-and-mouth disease has resulted in an economic cost exceeding 9 million euros for the local economy, with approximately 70,000 lambs and goats remaining unsold.

An opinion piece argues that the South African government must either adopt a 'DIY' approach to empower Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) frontline workers or provide them with adequate compensation.

Greece's Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food, Makarios Lazaridis, has sharply criticized PASOK for voting against support measures for livestock farmers and addressing foot-and-mouth disease.

Makarios Lazaridis criticized PASOK and the majority of the minor opposition parties for rejecting Article 51 of a bill, which would have provided support to livestock farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease.

An intense dispute has erupted in Cyprus between the head of Veterinary Services and the chief of the Special Advisory Committee regarding how to compensate farmers whose livestock were slaughtered during a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

Cyprus's veterinary service confirmed two new cases of foot-and-mouth disease in Dromolaxia, bringing the total number of affected units to 54 across Larnaca and Nicosia. The latest infections involve small groups of sheep and goats.

China has reported an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in livestock near Russian regions that have recently experienced mass cattle culling. This raises concerns about potential cross-border spread of the disease.

Authorities on the Greek island of Lesvos have detected 18 cases of foot-and-mouth disease, prompting concerns about animal health in the region.

Cyprus has completed culling operations at all 49 foot-and-mouth infected livestock units across the island, with authorities reporting no new cases and high vaccination rates. Farmers, however, continue to battle difficult conditions and illegal animal movements.

Veterinary services in Cyprus have closed 11 livestock units in the Pergamos buffer zone due to fears of further spreading the foot-and-mouth disease, as confirmed by the director general of the agriculture ministry.

Four new cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been confirmed in livestock farms on the Greek island of Lesbos, bringing the total number of reported incidents to 17.

Farmers and livestock breeders are in turmoil due to the alarming increase in foot-and-mouth disease cases, with a rally organized outside the North Aegean Regional Authority by the Federation of Agricultural Associations.

The British Sovereign Base Areas Administration has confirmed full alignment with the Republic of Cyprus's measures to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the Larnaca District, with no positive cases recorded within the bases as vaccination begins near Akrotiri.

The European Commission has reiterated that culling remains the primary response to outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease, confirming that limited exceptions may be applied under strict conditions.

EU experts have warned of the scale of Cyprus' foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, which may have been spreading silently, sparking concerns for the island’s native cattle and debate over potential blanket culling policies.

The operation of services in the Municipalities of Mytilene and West Lesbos has been suspended due to the impact of foot-and-mouth disease on the island. A crucial meeting regarding the issue is scheduled for Monday, March 23rd, at the Ministry of Rural Development.

A Greek MEP has urged immediate European intervention to address an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease on the island of Lesbos, highlighting its impact on primary production and farmers.

A new case of foot-and-mouth disease has been detected on Lesbos, close to where the first case was found on March 16, leading to protests and roadblocks by local farmers.

Two new foot-and-mouth disease infections have been confirmed, bringing the total number of affected farms in Cyprus to 44, the Veterinary Services said.

Cyprus’s Veterinary Services are moving to force sampling at farms that refused testing in recent days, as authorities press ahead with foot-and-mouth disease controls despite resistance from some…

There are no new cases of foot-and-mouth disease, while culling and sampling are continuing without obstruction, veterinary services spokeswoman Sotiria Georgiadou said.

Cyprus has formally requested the European Commission to exert its influence on Turkey regarding the management of foot-and-mouth disease in the northern occupied areas, highlighting growing political concern over the issue.

Cyprus is set to receive significant financial aid from the European Union to implement measures against the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), as confirmed by President Nikos Christodoulides in Brussels.

Intense concern in the agricultural community of Lesbos has been caused by the emergency plan implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food. The plan was implemented in order to...

Cypriot cheesemakers warn that while halloumi production is currently manageable, a widespread outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease could lead to mass culls and severe disruption to the industry.

Authorities on the island of Lesbos have imposed a total ban on animal movements and suspended all dairy trade following the first confirmed outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the region in…

A case of foot-and-mouth disease was detected on a cattle farm on Lesbos. The General Directorate of Veterinary Medicine of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food announced that the Directorate of Veterinary...

After the EU Commissioner’s unequivocal statement that animals infected with foot-and-mouth disease must be culled — and following yesterday’s spread of the virus to Dali and Yeri — what do those who…

President Nikos Christodoulides has announced a nine-point support package for livestock farmers in Cyprus as the country faces an escalating outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

The response to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, as well as price increases due to hostilities in the Middle East, will be at the centre of a cabinet meeting on Monday afternoon.