Public urged to refocus on versatile, natural, green-friendly wool
The public has been invited to attend a special event on April 9, the first European Wool Day, to learn about the importance of this...
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Cyprus’ chief rabbi defends kosher slaughter processes
The chief rabbi of Cyprus Arie Zeev Raskin on Friday weighed in on the kosher slaughter debate and the proposal to boost Cyprus’ economy with...
Animal Party says kosher meat slaughter a concession to religion, not exporting
THE Animal Party on Friday said it was against the slaughter of animals without anaesthesia while also recalling that the EU allows for such a...
Sheep thieves in action in Salamiou
Kelokedaros police are investigating the theft of 30 sheep from Salamiou. According to a police statement, a 75-year-old woman reported that the animals were stolen...
Kadis pledges more support for sheep and goat farmers
The ministry of agriculture will direct its efforts towards supporting sheep and goat farmers, who play a fundamental role in meeting the needs of halloumi...
Meat on market undergoes all checks despite staff shortages
The head of the veterinary services assured on Tuesday inspections carried out by his department in farms and slaughterhouses were adequate despite personnel shortages. Christodoulos...
Man caught on CCTV having sex with sheep
A 61-year-old man was arrested after he was caught on camera having sex with sheep in a farm. According to police, the man, from Dali,...
Eurek-baa: Scientists find sheep can recognise human faces
Sheep have been trained to recognise the faces of celebrities, including former US President Barack Obama, by University of Cambridge scientists who hope it may...
Mandatory vaccination against bluetongue
Agriculture Minister Nicos Kouyialis issued a decree on Monday for the mandatory vaccination of all cattle, sheep and goats against bluetongue virus serotype 8. According...
Cabinet OKs free ‘bluetongue’ vaccine for farm animals
The Cabinet has approved the administration of a free vaccine against the bluetongue disease to around half a million sheep, goats and cattle, Agriculture Minister...
