A new positive case of foot and mouth disease has been confirmed by Veterinary Services in the Dromolaxia area, within an already designated infected zone. Following this development, the total number of affected units has risen to 46, including 43 in Larnaca district and three in Nicosia district, specifically in Dali and Geri.
So far, approximately 23,000 sheep and goats have been culled, with operations continuing today in Oroklini. In addition, 1,712 cattle have been put down. According to the latest update from senior veterinary officer Sotiria Georgiadou, culling is still pending for around 4,000 sheep and goats and 30 cattle. She noted that the number of culled animals may increase further, depending on the identification of young animals and new births within affected units.
Vaccination campaign advancing
To date, 98% of the cattle population has been vaccinated, along with 72% of sheep and goats. At the same time, the second round of vaccinations is progressing rapidly. Having started in Larnaca district, it has so far reached 23% of cattle and 2.6% of sheep and goats.
Sampling, contact tracing and laboratory testing remain ongoing, with further results expected later today.