Officials in Cyprus are working fast. They want to stop a sickness. It is called Foot-and-Mouth Disease. The sickness is in the Larnaca area. Many farms are now closed. Some sick animals must be killed.
Experts are trying to stop the virus. They think it came from food. This food may have come into Cyprus wrongly.
The news is true. Tests showed the virus is there. The sickness may have been for two weeks. It started with sheep and goats. Then it went to cows.
A special area is around the farms. Police stop animals from moving. Trucks are cleaned well.
The Minister of Agriculture is leading. She says it is serious. But they have it under control. More vets are helping.
Farmers are sad for their animals. About 300 cows will be killed. Farmers will get money. Farms will be closed for 21 days.
Experts also check animal food. They worry the sickness will spread. Food for people is safe. The sickness does not hurt people. But they worry it will spread more. This is a hard time.