Three new foot-and-mouth disease cases confirmed in Dromolaxia
Dromolaxia, Cyprus. Three new cases of foot-and-mouth disease were confirmed in Dromolaxia on Monday afternoon, the agriculture ministry reported on Tuesday. The cases were identified through laboratory testing within the three-kilometre restriction zone in the Dromolaxia area.
Laboratory confirmation within restriction zone
The ministry said the new cases were detected through laboratory testing and are located within the three-kilometre restriction zone in Dromolaxia.
Authorities cite epidemiological progression
Authorities said the new incidents were not unexpected and form part of the disease’s epidemiological progression in the region.
Units affected and total count
The cases involve one cattle unit and two sheep and goat units. The ministry clarified that the total of 37 affected units does not include an illegal cattle unit previously identified in Livadia.
What measures are in place within the restriction zone where the new cases were confirmed?
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