The neighborhood where blue tongue disease was observed has been placed under quarantine.

The Yazıtepe neighborhood in the İmamoğlu district of Adana has been quarantined due to the bluetongue disease observed in animals. Animal entry and exit have been prohibited in the neighborhood, and disinfection efforts have been carried out.

ENTRY AND EXIT TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD HAS BEEN PROHIBITED

In a statement made by the İmamoğlu District Governorship, it was stated, "The Yazıtepe neighborhood has been placed under quarantine due to the bluetongue disease observed in animals. During the quarantine, animal entry and exit to neighboring neighborhoods near Yazıtepe have been prohibited. Disinfection, environmental spraying, and necessary training activities have been carried out in the neighborhood."

WHAT IS BLUETONGUE DISEASE?

Bluetongue virus (BTV), also known as bluetongue virus, is a viral infection that can occur in ruminant large and small animals. Although sheep are the most severely affected, bluetongue disease affects all ruminant species, including goats, cattle, camels, deer, and African antelopes, and can be transmitted by insects, primarily biting midges. Healthy-looking cattle and goats can carry high levels of the virus and can provide additional sources of infection. Bluetongue disease does not spread to humans through contact with sick animals or through the milk or wool of these animals.