28.01.2026 17:42
The latest outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Turkey has occurred in Marmara Island, Balıkesir. After lesions related to the disease were detected in 4 cattle at a facility, the movement of live animals was banned in the region. A quarantine has been implemented across the entire island.
During the vaccination efforts carried out by veterinarians in the Marmara district of Balıkesir, lesions related to foot-and-mouth disease were identified in 4 cattle that were found to be newly introduced at a facility located in the Saraylar neighborhood.
QUARANTINE INITIATED, LIVE ANIMAL EXPORTS PROHIBITED
According to the information obtained, quarantine efforts were initiated in the region following the detection of the disease, and necessary disinfection procedures were carried out. Additionally, live animal exports from the region were prohibited.
In accordance with the decision of the Marmara District Animal Health Board, the movement of cattle and sheep throughout the district has been temporarily halted. It has been reported that a quarantine application has been initiated across the entire Marmara Island.
NO RISK TO HUMAN HEALTH
Authorities emphasized that foot-and-mouth disease poses no risk to human health, but it can lead to significant economic losses in animal production.
Marmara District Agriculture and Forestry Director Erdinç Çavuşoğlu stated that strict adherence to quarantine measures is crucial for the process to be completed quickly and smoothly, and called on citizens to be sensitive to the situation.