18.01.2026 17:33
Quarantine rules implemented in Burdur as part of the fight against foot-and-mouth disease have brought along million-dollar fines. Despite the bans, a livestock breeder caught transporting animals without permission and without ear tags was fined at a record level, while the individual's defense of "We are contributing to the Burdur economy" drew attention.
Strict inspections due to foot-and-mouth disease in Burdur have also brought million-dollar fine receipts. The defense of a livestock breeder who violated quarantine rules and the amount of fines he paid in a week astonished those who heard it.
26 LARGE CATTLE CAPTURED IN ROAD CONTROL
Security forces conducting routine inspections on the Burdur - Fethiye highway stopped a truck with the license plate 36 ABM 481, driven by S.P. As a result of the inspections, it was determined that there were 26 large cattle in the truck's trailer that did not have transportation permits and were not wearing ear tags.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE INTERVENED: 400 THOUSAND LIRA FINE
Upon notification of the situation, teams from the Burdur Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry arrived at the scene. Since unauthorized animal transportation was carried out in the quarantined area, the truck was towed to the ministry's yard. The owner of the animals, K.A., who completed the tagging process here, was fined approximately 400 thousand lira for acting contrary to the "Law No. 5996" and the Ministry's measures.
"I PAID 900 THOUSAND LIRA LAST WEEK"
Livestock breeder K.A., who reacted to the fine, surprised everyone with his defense. Claiming that they were doing an important job for the regional economy, K.A. complained about the length of the quarantine process, stating: "We have a very significant contribution to Burdur's economy. We send out at least 10 trucks of animals every week. Can an animal disease last for a year? I was fined 900 thousand lira last week as well."