Turkey: Does bird flu infect humans?

The bird flu epidemic, which affected the world last year, also started in Turkey. In March, approximately 1.5 million laying hens were culled in Denizli and close to 5 million in Afyonkarahisar. It is stated that the regions are under quarantine and are being followed. The province with the highest number of laying hens is Afyonkarahisar with 16.8 million tons. The fact that a significant part of the animal wealth in the city was culled was reflected as a hike in egg prices. The price of eggs, which was 1.75-2 lira in the markets in January, rose to 3 liras in mid-March. According to the statement made by the White Meat Industrialists' and Breeders' Union Association, it was reported that there was no problem in the broiler field. On the other hand, producers whose chickens were culled are waiting for a ...