Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak Threatens Rare Livestock Breeds in Cyprus

An outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Cyprus has infected two local rare breeds of livestock, the fat-tail sheep and red cattle. Authorities are facing tough decisions as the disease threatens the existence of these breeds on the island.

30 Apr, 01:20 — 30 Apr, 01:20

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Our View: The foot and mouth outbreak has necessitated very tough decisions

Two local breeds of livestock – the fat-tail sheep and red cattle – have been infected by foot and mouth disease (FMD) and the authorities are in a quandary over what to. These rare breeds, specific to Cyprus, could disappear from the island even if some of them are spared, experts warned. The remaining population […]

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