16.08.2025 09:17
An announcement has been made by the Disinformation Combat Center regarding reports that foot-and-mouth disease is spreading rapidly. The statement said, "The claims found in some media outlets that 'foot-and-mouth disease observed in animals is rapidly spreading in certain regions of our country and causing billions of dollars in economic losses' are intended for disinformation and lack a scientific basis."
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The Disinformation Combat Center, which made a statement regarding claims that foot-and-mouth disease is spreading rapidly in some regions, denied the allegations.
The Disinformation Combat Center made a statement regarding news in some media outlets on the X platform stating that 'foot-and-mouth disease is causing billions of dollars in losses.'
ALLEGATIONS DENIED
The DMM stated in its announcement that the allegations in question are false. "The claims reported in some media outlets that 'foot-and-mouth disease seen in animals is spreading rapidly in some regions of our country and causing billions of dollars in economic losses' are aimed at disinformation and lack scientific basis," the statement said. "Our Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry continues its efforts to increase animal production, improve efficiency and quality; vaccination efforts to prevent animal diseases are being carried out continuously," it was stated.
"OFFICIAL STATEMENTS SHOULD BE TRUSTED"
The statement also noted, "In this context, after the detection of the new foot-and-mouth disease serotype SAT1, animal movements have been restricted to prevent the spread of the disease; as of June 30, 2025, the activities of animal markets have been temporarily suspended. More than 11 million doses of vaccine produced at the Foot-and-Mouth Institute are being delivered to the field after passing all necessary controls in accordance with international standards.
Indeed, in regions where the vaccination rate has exceeded 85%, the disease is significantly declining. Vaccine production and delivery to the field are continuing intensively. Animal markets will gradually begin to reopen in the coming days. It is important for the public not to pay attention to unverified claims and to trust official statements," the expressions were used.
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