There are no new cases of foot-and-mouth disease at the moment, the director of Veterinary Services, Christodoulos Pipis, told Proino Oromologio. He noted that in the last few hours, all samples that have been tested within the 10-kilometer zone have tested negative for the disease.
When asked about this, Mr. Pipis said that the plan at the moment is to begin vaccination within the 10 kilometer zone, in order to limit the spread of the virus and reduce the speed of the spread of the disease.
He noted that vaccination will then be expanded on a nationwide basis, in order to protect and preserve as much livestock as possible.
The director of Veterinary Services also said that the killing of all animals in positive farms and the management of the carcasses will proceed.
He confirmed that the 260 cows in the unit in Livadia have been killed and the positive units with sheep and goats will follow.
Today, 10.000 vaccines will be returned from the occupied territories and next week another 10.000.
Asked why the receipt of vaccines from the European Union is delayed, Mr. Pipis explained that the preparation of vaccines must be done shortly before use, so that they have the best possible effect.
At the same time, he rejected claims that these vaccines are not effective.
Source: riknews
