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Cyprus reports new foot-and-mouth case, culling 500 cattle amid EU-mandated herd destruction.
Cyprus confirmed a new foot-and-mouth disease case in a cattle farm in Dromolaxia, leading to the culling of about 500 animals despite efforts to cull only infected ones.
This marks the second cattle unit affected, with 21 prior cases mostly in sheep and goats.
Authorities, including the European Commission, mandated full herd destruction under EU rules.
Over 500 personnel from 16 agencies are enforcing strict movement controls in affected zones, with fines up to €5,000 for violations.
The government approved interim payments of up to €50,000 per livestock unit and is assessing long-term compensation.
A special committee will review individual cases, and the country plans to import animals from disease-free regions after disinfection.
No changes to dairy quotas are planned.
Chipre informa de un nuevo caso de fiebre aftosa, sacrificando 500 cabezas de ganado en medio de la destrucción de rebaños ordenada por la UE.