Meat demand drops in Cyprus due to foot-and-mouth disease
A decline in demand for meat has been recorded in Cyprus amid an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.
According to industry representatives, during the Easter period, consumption of lamb and goat meat fell by about 20%, despite the traditionally high demand.
The reason was anxiety among buyers following reports of the virus spreading, including at a pig farm in the Paliometocho area.
It is noted that some products remained unsold, and sales during the key days before Easter were significantly lower than expected.
At the same time, experts emphasize that foot-and-mouth disease does not pose a danger to humans, yet consumer fears continue to affect the market.
There are also reports of a surplus of pork, which further increases pressure on the sector.
Meat industry representatives call the situation uncertain and await further developments.
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