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Investing.com -- Turkey announced Wednesday it will close all livestock marketplaces to control the spread of foot and mouth disease.
The Turkish agriculture ministry detected a new serotype of the highly contagious disease, which has worsened the outbreak. The ministry linked the spread to increased animal movement following the Muslim religious holiday of Eid al Adha, a festival traditionally marked by livestock slaughter.
Turkish officials stated the temporary closure aims to prevent further spread while vaccination teams continue their work immunizing animals against the disease. The restrictions will be lifted gradually once the entire livestock population receives vaccinations.
The agriculture ministry assured that the marketplace closures will not disrupt the supply and demand for meat and dairy products in Turkey.
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