Paphos: The epidemiological investigations and samplings in the Paphos district have concluded, with laboratory results indicating no presence of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), according to the Veterinary Services. However, a positive case has been identified in a unit located in Dromolaxia, within the Larnaca district.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the Veterinary Services have announced that sampling efforts are ongoing in other districts, with an aim to complete the statistical sampling by the forthcoming week. Tracing and sampling activities are being continued, especially within the infected zones. The laboratory results have revealed an additional positive case in a sheep and goat unit in Dromolaxia. The Veterinary Services have informed that they plan to cull 85 sheep and goats from the infected unit on Friday.
The press release further states that vaccinations for pigs have commenced, with priority given to farms within the affected areas. The second vaccination dose for sheep, goats, and cattle is also underway, achieving a coverage of 52% of the cattle and 26.5% of the total sheep and goat population so far.
In the upcoming days, the Veterinary Services will complete the epidemiological investigation based on a statistical sample through further samplings both within the zones and across Cyprus. This initiative aims to provide a clearer epidemiological picture of the situation throughout the country.
The statement also highlights the possibility of detecting additional infected units within the 3 and 10-kilometer zones in Larnaca and Nicosia. This possibility is deemed likely based on current epidemiological data. The detection of new cases is considered a part of the ongoing management efforts against the disease within the affected zones, as concluded in the press release.