NICOSIA, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Cypriot authorities said on Thursday that a new case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed, bringing the total number of affected farms to 50.
According to the Cyprus Mail, the latest case was detected at a goat and sheep farm in Dromolaxia, near the coastal city of Larnaca in southeastern Cyprus.
Veterinary services said enhanced testing and culling measures would be implemented, while tracing and sampling would continue in designated risk zones in the Larnaca area and the capital, Nicosia.
The agriculture ministry said that more than 30,000 animals have been culled as part of containment efforts.
Authorities warned that the risk of further spread remains high based on epidemiological data. The government has taken measures, including culling, movement restrictions and inspections, to curb the spread of the disease.
The outbreak was first confirmed near Larnaca in February this year. Vaccination campaigns have been ongoing, with priority given to farms in affected areas, while a second round of inoculations is underway.
