Foot-and-mouth disease containment and vaccination efforts in Cyprus

As of June 2026, foot-and-mouth disease has affected 121 livestock units across Nicosia, Limassol, and Larnaca districts. The most recent case was identified in a sheep and goat farm in Mammari with approximately 80 animals, which are scheduled for immediate culling. Authorities have culled around 6,650 animals since the first case was detected in Livadia, Larnaca, on February 20. Vaccination progress for the second dose stands at 84% for cattle, 78% for sheep and goats, and 41% for pigs. Officials are continuing sampling within a 10-kilometer zone, specifically in the Pachna area, where no new cases have been reported recently. A European Union decision has placed Cyprus under quarantine until August 1, 2026, to restrict movement and prevent further spread. The Veterinary Services, supported by the Police and National Guard, are managing the crisis, with plans to resume vaccinations next week and finish by early August. Compensation procedures for affected farmers are being evaluated on a case-by-case basis.