11 livestock units in Pergamos shut over FMD

The veterinary services on Saturday closed 11 livestock units operating in the buffer zone in Pergamos over concerns of a further spreading of the foot-and-mouth disease.

Speaking to CyBC, director general of the agriculture ministry Andreas Gregoriou said that pausing the operations at the relevant units would remain in effect until necessary inspections and their findings are examined.

He said the authorities are currently trying to determine whether the farms are compliant with relevant legislation.