According to the head of the Agricultural Police branch in Suluq, Colonel Taher Fathi Al-Sheikhi, an inspection campaign was launched following reports from livestock farmers about animal infections in their barns. The campaign resulted in the death of around 60 cattle and the closure of livestock markets in Suluq and Qaminis.
Colonel Al-Sheikhi stated that one farmer owned a barn where infections were detected, leading to the deaths. The exact cause of the infections has not been publicly specified, but authorities are investigating.
The closures aim to prevent further spread of disease among livestock in the region. No human cases have been reported in connection with the incident.
