Cyprus· AradíppouCyprus faces FMD culling, animal abuse, and zoo escape incidents
Cyprus is grappling with multiple animal welfare issues, including the culling of 3,000 animals due to FMD, over 200 animal abuse investigations, and a bear escaping its enclosure at Melios Zoo.
Background
Cyprus, an island nation in the Eastern Mediterranean, has a developing agricultural sector and a growing tourism industry. Animal welfare and public safety regulations are areas of ongoing focus for the government and various local organizations.
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Animal welfare issues: FMD culling, abuse cases, and zoo escape
First report 22h agoLast update 4h agoVeterinary services will officially record and cull 3,000 animals due to unrecorded foot-and-mouth disease cases found in the summer.
Police have investigated over 200 animal abuse cases this year, with 25 serious cases, including poisonings, now before court.
Following a bear escape, the Animal Welfare Commissioner calls for tougher inspections and enforcement of court rulings against Melios Zoo due to past breaches.
Police confirmed that a bear that escaped from its enclosure at Melios Zoo was safely returned to its home.
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