EU outlines culling policy in foot-and-mouth outbreaks, notes limited exceptions

The European Commission has reiterated that culling remains the primary response to outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease, while confirming that limited exceptions may be applied under strict conditions.

In a statement to the Cyprus Mail, a European Commission spokesperson said rapid containment measures are essential to control the spread of the highly contagious disease.

“To return to normality as quickly as possible, all animals in infected farms must be culled, there has...