A sickness called foot-and-mouth disease is in Cyprus. This sickness spreads fast. It makes animals sick. Animals with split hooves get it.
Leaders are doing important things. They are giving shots to animals. Some sick animals must be killed. This is to stop the sickness.
Larnaca has many sick animals. A farm in Aradippou has the sickness. Farmers are worried. Vets are working hard. They want to stop the sickness.
All cows will get shots this week. Sheep and goats will get shots soon. This will help them be strong.
Many animals are watched closely. About 1,500 cows are on sick farms. Also, 24,000 sheep and goats are there.
Farmers must follow rules. They are working with the EU. The next few days are important.