Foot-and-mouth disease worsens in Europe and DGAV calls for increased prevention
New outbreaks have been recorded in Greece and Cyprus.
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New outbreaks have been recorded in Greece and Cyprus.

On 15 March, an outbreak was confirmed on the island of Lesbos, Greece. The last occurrence had been recorded in 1994.

Some owners are unsure whether they should increase the daily amount of food. But it all depends on each animal’s lifestyle and habits.

The Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary Affairs has been warning of the “high risk of spread” of avian influenza and has ordered the confinement of domestic birds across the entire mainland territory.
