The operation of eleven livestock units in Pergamos has been suspended following a decision by the Veterinary Services, in order to prevent the circulation of milk from units operating illegally in the Buffer Zone and the British Bases to dairies in the government-controlled areas.
Recent developments, with foot-and-mouth disease spreading to the government-controlled areas since 19 February 2026, and the risk assessment conducted on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture led to the decision to shut down the units.
The suspension directly affects eight cattle farms and three sheep farms, which until recently were supplying milk to three dairies in the government-controlled areas.
Speaking on state radio on Friday morning, the Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture, Andreas Grigoriou, said the suspension of the operation of the specific units will remain in force until the necessary inspections are completed and the findings of the ongoing investigation are issued.
According to Grigoriou, the aim is to determine whether the livestock units comply with Cypriot legislation, while he also noted that some livestock units appear not to be registered.