Ranger hospitalized after inhaling disinfectant fumes

In Cyprus, a ranger was taken to the hospital after inhaling fumes from a disinfectant used to combat foot-and-mouth disease. Veterinary services described the incident as an "accident."

The department emphasized that employees are provided with all necessary protective gear and issued clear instructions on the use of disinfectants. Additionally, field inspections are conducted to ensure correct application. They added that worker health remains a priority, and additional instructions are provided immediately if problems are identified.

At the same time, veterinary services reported the temporary suspension of 11 livestock farms (sheep, goats, and cattle) in the Pergamos area. This measure was introduced to prevent the spread of the foot-and-mouth virus.

It is noted that some farms operate under the supervision of veterinary services, while others lack an official dairy code. Although no violations have been found in the inspected farms so far, their activities were temporarily halted as a preventive measure due to the proximity of unlicensed farms and the risk of illegal milk transportation through the buffer zone and British bases.

It is also reported that affected farmers have begun receiving initial compensation payments for loss of income following the culling of infected animals. Payments continue as applications are processed.

Authorities added that epidemiological studies, testing, and contact tracing are ongoing, and the destruction of infected animals is carried out within 48 hours of case detection.