Cyprus has a big problem. Animals get a sickness. This sickness is called foot-and-mouth disease.
Some farmers do not want helpers to test their animals. These tests are important. They stop the sickness. When farmers stop tests, it is hard to stop the sickness.
The country found the first sick animal in February. The leaders are working fast. They look for the sickness. They check animals from January. This helps find where it started.
Farmers must let helpers test animals. Animals get two tests. One test is quick. The other test is more detailed. If a test is bad, the animal is sick.
Because some farmers said no, sick animals were killed. More animals will be killed. The leaders also give shots to animals. More shots are planned.
The leaders say farmers must help. Farmers who stop tests will pay money. This sickness is bad. It is bad for health and money.
This sickness hurts farms in Cyprus. Everyone must help with tests and shots. This will keep animals healthy.