15.11.2026 15:53
Due to foot-and-mouth disease detected in the Elbistan district of Kahramanmaraş, quarantine measures have begun to be implemented in 37 neighborhoods. The transport and movement of cattle and small livestock have been banned in the neighborhoods under quarantine. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has also extended the duration of the foot-and-mouth vaccination campaign across the city until December 31.
Action has been taken to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease detected in Elbistan. Authorities asked breeders to strictly comply with biosecurity measures.
QUARANTINE IN 37 NEIGHBORHOODS
In the announcement by the Elbistan District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, it was reported that quarantine measures for cattle and small ruminants have been put into effect in 37 neighborhoods across the district in order to prevent the spread of the disease.
ANIMAL MOVEMENT BANNED
It was emphasized that during the quarantine period, the shipment and movement of animals in the designated neighborhoods have been banned in line with restriction decisions. Breeders were asked to strictly comply with biosecurity measures.
VACCINATION CAMPAIGN EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 31
Within the scope of the autumn vaccination campaign launched in September as part of the fight against foot-and-mouth disease in Kahramanmaraş, 83 thousand doses of vaccine were planned to be administered. With the decision taken by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the duration of the vaccination campaign was extended until December 31.