North Cyprus finished the first part of a big animal shot plan. About 65,000 cows got their first shots. These shots help stop a sickness called foot-and-mouth disease. The sickness was found in December. More shots will happen in three weeks.
Some people are worried. They do not think the plan is working well. They fear the sickness could go to South Cyprus. This would be bad for animals and business.
The government made new rules. Thirty teams gave the shots fast. They wanted to stop the sickness. But some people say rules were not followed. They say entry points were not cleaned well. There were not enough staff or cleaning things.
Unvaccinated sheep and goats can get sick. The animal health group says this is a risk. Also, they worry about farm cars from Turkey. Old cars might carry the sickness. So, entry points need better checks.
Farmers want strong actions. They say everyone must help. Animal health is important for farms and people. The shots are a must.
There is a big risk the sickness could spread. South Cyprus cannot see what happens in the north. So, they must watch the border.
More money is needed. This will help stop sickness later. If not, business will be limited. This will hurt the economy.