Website with information on foot-and-mouth disease launched in Cyprus

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment of Cyprus announced the launch of the official website www.footandmouth.gov.cy, dedicated to the foot-and-mouth disease situation.

The new portal will serve as the primary source of information for farmers, producers, and residents. The site provides up-to-date information on the disease, current measures, biosecurity rules, as well as contact numbers for consultations and reporting suspected cases.

Additionally, the website includes information on support for affected livestock farmers, compensation, farm recovery, and restocking of livestock.

The portal also features a Q&A section, current decrees, the national action plan, and the legislative framework.

The Ministry emphasized that the website will be regularly updated depending on the epidemiological situation.