Cyprus faces major livestock threat from foot-and-mouth outbreak, culling policies debated
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.
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Fears for Cyprus’ native cattle amid foot and mouth outbreak
Concerns over the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease have sparked debate in Cyprus over whether blanket culling policies could place the island’s native cattle – also known as the red cow breed – at risk. While authorities typically respond to suspected cases with strict containment measures, including the culling of affected herds, scientists are warning that […]
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A recent visit by the European Union Veterinary Emergency Team, or EUVET, has laid bare the scale of Cyprus’ foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, warning that the virus may have been spreading silently for weeks and that urgent action is needed to avert a devastating blow to the livestock sector. The EU team, which visited Cyprus from […]
By Angelos Nicolaou
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