Dromolaxia, Cyprus. Veterinary Services are on alert after a positive case of foot-and-mouth disease was identified in a cattle unit in Dromolaxia. The case was detected during an epidemiological investigation and laboratory testing.
Location and unit details
According to initial information, the unit is located outside the 10-kilometre perimeter designated as an infected area for the disease. The unit has around 500 animals.
Detection and next steps
The positive case was identified as part of the epidemiological investigation and laboratory tests that were carried out. Further details and clarifications are expected to be provided by a representative of the Veterinary Services at a press conference to be held later in the day.
What additional details will Veterinary Services provide at the press conference later today?