EU specialist commends Cyprus’ efforts to eliminate FMD

European Union specialist on animal disease Alberto Ladomada has said that Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has been confirmed in four farms in Cyprus and commended the Cypriot authorities on their work to combat the disease.

"The disease has been confirmed in four farms. There are positive tests, confirmed in Cyprus and in the Community laboratory in England", Ladomada told reporters.

He added that the measures taken by the Cypriot authorities in containing the spread of the disease have been effective but noted that there is still a lot of work to be done.

"The Veterinary Services in Cyprus are doing a very good job in getting rid of the problem as soon as possible. I think this is the objective that everybody here in Cyprus should have in relation to FMD", he continued.