Farmers urged to be vigilant as foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in Cyprus

Chief vet says scrupulous biosecurity and report any suspicion of disease immediately to APHA

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Farmers urged to be vigilant as foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in Cyprus
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Farmers urged to be vigilant as foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in Cyprus

Livestock keepers are urged to remain vigilant following confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease in cattle and sheep in Larnaca, Cyprus. In response the UK Government has taken action and has applied restrictions on...

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