Animals in north Cyprus have a sickness. It is called Foot-and-Mouth Disease. This sickness spreads fast. It makes animals with hooves sick. Cows, sheep, and pigs can get it.
Cyprus is making animals safer now. They are checking places where people and animals go. They are also cleaning cars and people. Farmers must be careful.
This sickness can make animals very sick. It can also hurt the economy. People can get sick too. But this is rare. They might get a small fever.
Cyprus wants to stop the sickness. They are asking everyone to help. The European Union is also helping Cyprus. They want to stop the sickness from spreading.