Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreaks in Cyprus and Greece Assessed
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DEFRA has published preliminary outbreak assessments detailing foot and mouth disease (FMD) reports in Greece and Cyprus. The assessments, dated 17 March 2026 and 17 April 2026, provide disease status updates for both countries. This page was first published on 26 March 2026 and updated on 24 April 2026 to include the latest assessment.
“These outbreak assessments detail reports of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Greece and Cyprus.”
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DEFRA has published preliminary outbreak assessments for foot and mouth disease (FMD) affecting Greece and Cyprus. Two assessment documents are referenced: one dated 17 March 2026 and a subsequent update dated 17 April 2026. The assessments detail reported FMD outbreaks in both countries.\n\nUK livestock operators, particularly those involved in international trade or with holdings near affected regions, should monitor these DEFRA assessments. FMD is a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals, and outbreak status directly influences trade restrictions and biosecurity requirements under international animal health standards.
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Foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Cyprus and Greece
Preliminary outbreak assessments for foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Greece and Cyprus.
From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Published 26 March 2026 Last updated 24 April 2026
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17 April 2026: Foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Greece and Cyprus
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These outbreak assessments detail reports of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Greece and Cyprus.
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Published 26 March 2026 Last updated 24 April 2026
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24 April 2026
Added the outbreak assessment '17 April 2026: Foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Greece and Cyprus'.
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26 March 2026
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