Movement of animals, feed banned nationwide amid foot and mouth outbreak

The movement of animals and animal feed was banned nationwide by the veterinary services department on Sunday as it attempts to battle an outbreak of foot and mouth disease.

“Within the framework of measures to control and limit the spread of foot and mouth disease, any movement of animals and feed, including grazing outside livestock premises, is prohibited throughout Cyprus without the prior granting of relevant approval,” the department said.

It added that this ban also...