Cyprus cheesemakers call for urgent measures to contain FMD

The cheesemakers association on Tuesday urged the government to implement immediate preventive measures to curb the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, warning that the outbreak threatens livestock production and the wider economy.

In a letter to competent ministries, it stressed the need to protect public health, safeguard the food chain, and maintain economic stability.

The association highlighted areas where the republic lacks full control, particularly around the buffer zone in Pergamos...