Turkey has closed all livestock markets to control the spread of a highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease detected after the Eid al-Adha holiday, which traditionally sees large livestock movements. The Agriculture Ministry assured that food security would remain unaffected as the country implements vaccinations, planning to lift restrictions once all livestock is vaccinated.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Turkey is closing all livestock markets to stop a sickness called foot-and-mouth disease from spreading among animals, but the government says there will still be plenty of food to eat.
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