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...
Sheep disease affecting milk, halloumi production
THE deputy head of the state vet services, Christodoulos Pipis, on Friday rejected claims that the government was not quick to deal with the outbreak of...
Bluetongue outbreak confirmed in sheep
A lab in the UK has confirmed an outbreak of bluetongue serotype 8 in the sheep population, it was reported on Monday. Bluetongue is an insect-borne,...
Larnaca sheep hit by fever, but not dangerous for humans
Cases of catarrhal fever have appeared among sheep in the Larnaca district, the veterinary services said on Monday, reassuring the public that it did not...
Cheesemakers say as halloumi exports mushroom, government not doing enough to help
By Annette Chrysostomou The government is not doing enough to develop halloumi production despite a significant growth in exports and prospects for growth which include...
Fire burns 10 hectares of scrub in Famagusta area
A fire in the Famagusta area on Tuesday burned wild shrub and trees and caused slight damage to a sheep farm, the fire service said....
Not enough sheep and goat’s milk to match increasing exports of halloumi
While halloumi exports are increasing year after year to the tune of 15 to 20 per cent, bringing in a revenue of €103m in 2015,...
Sheep rustlers hit Peyia farm
A total of 73 sheep worth € 12,000 were stolen from a farm near Peyia on Tuesday. Perpetrators loaded the sheep into a truck after...
SBA police investigate killings of dogs and sheep
By Evie Andreou The Sovereign Base Areas police said on Saturday they were investigating the brutal killing and theft of animals in a farm in...
Sheep rescued from bed of sludge
The fire service rescued eight sheep which were trapped in sludge near an abandoned pig farm in Orounda village in the Nicosia district on Sunday....
Farm fire kills goats and sheep, burns hay
A fire that broke out at a farm in Paliometoho killed 12 goats and sheep on Tuesday night. Parts of the farm were completely destroyed...