Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Vaccinations Working, Decision on Rare Breeds Pending
President Christodoulides emphasizes strict adherence to EU protocols for containing foot-and-mouth disease on the island. Veterinary authorities report initial successes of the vaccination campaign and a slight decline in outbreaks, with a new case reported in Dromolaxia. Decisions on the culling of rare breeds such as fat-tailed sheep and red cattle are expected by the end of the week.