Turkey shuts livestock markets to control foot and mouth disease

Istanbul | Reuters — Turkey stated on Wednesday it is going to shut down all livestock marketplaces to manage the unfold of extremely contagious foot and mouth disease.

The agriculture ministry stated it detected a brand new serotype of the illness that heightened the outbreak, on account of animal motion after the Muslim spiritual vacation of Eid al Adha, which is often marked by slaughtering livestock.

The choice was taken to stop additional unfold as groups proceed to vaccinate animals towards the illness, the ministry stated. It’s going to step by step elevate the restrictions as soon as your complete livestock inhabitants is vaccinated.

The ministry additionally stated the short-term closure won’t disrupt provide and demand for meat and dairy merchandise in Turkey.

— Reporting by Can Sezer