Disease Outbreak Alert — Foot-and-Mouth Disease Update
The latest developments on foot-and-mouth disease: The situation on Cypriot farms has intensified, with thousands of livestock culled. Farmers are protesting against the government’s ineffective handling. The outbreak on the Greek island of Lesvos persists, and the UK has suspended imports of fresh ruminant meat from Greece. South Africa is experiencing its worst outbreak ever, with 2.5 million animals vaccinated.
Cyprus
Thousands of livestock culled; farmers protesting government’s ineffective response.
Greece — Lesvos
Outbreak persists on the island; UK has suspended imports of fresh ruminant meat from Greece.
South Africa
Worst outbreak on record; 2.5 million animals vaccinated in response.
Post time: May-11-2026
