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Biosecurity measures have been stepped up in Cyprus ever since FMD emerged on a cattle farm in Larnaca district on February 19. Photo: George Christophorou | Xinhua | ANP

28-04 | News

FMD Cyprus: Virus already circulated in the north in December 2025

Protesting farmers blocking the port of Mytilini on the island of Lesvos. Photo: EPA | Elias Marcou | ANP

16-04 | News

22 farms infected with FMD in Greece, producers block port

An outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Russia on the suspected scale would likely require the entire country to be declared a quarantine zone. Photo: Twan Wiermans

08-04 | News

Russia culls livestock in Siberia on a massive scale, denies FMD rumours

Photo: Henk Riswick

30-03 | News

Ongoing FMD outbreaks in Greece

Germany and South Africa aim to cooperate more closely in the fight against foot and mouth disease (FMD). Photo: Mark Pasveer

24-03 | Article

Germany and South Africa discuss deals on FMD

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17-03 | News

Foot and mouth disease confirmed in Greece

Cyprus has maintained an FMD-free status since 2008. Photo: Mark Pasveer

10-03 | News

Foot and mouth disease grips Cyprus

Vaccination forms part of South Africa’s strategy to combat FMD. The country’s herd exceeds 14 million cows. Image created with the help of AI (Reve.art)

20-02 | News

South Africa intensifies efforts to curb FMD spread

FMD South Korea: First outbreak in 9 months

09-02 | News

FMD South Korea: First outbreak in 9 months

Australia to produce first mRNA vaccine against FMD on home soil

04-09-2025 | News

Australia to produce first mRNA vaccine against FMD on home soil

Global animal health issues at centre stage are currently the New World Screwworm, bluetongue, avian influenza and foot and mouth disease. It’s important for livestock producers to remain on alert and keep an eye on the herd. Photo: Mark Pasveer

23-06-2025 | News

4 major animal health issues in the spotlight

Feed’s role in FMD: exploring the transmission risks

11-06-2025 | News

Feed’s role in FMD: exploring the transmission risks

Viruses are quick. But we can be quicker. Viruses evolve. But so do we – through learning, leadership, and love for what we do. Photo: Canva

05-06-2025 | Expert opinion

The century of viruses: From farmer to sentinel

Samples were also collected from boots, ropes, pegs, transport vehicles and hard floor surfaces to detect FMD. Photo: Misset

28-04-2025 | News

Reliably detecting FMD and the role of small ruminants in transmission

Photo: Henk Riswick

18-04-2025 | News

FMD Hungary: After 2 weeks, another outbreak emerges in cattle

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07-04-2025 | News

FMD Europe: Austria closes borders for pigs, cattle