Turkey: They reached Mada Island by boat and vaccinated the cattles

The animals of the inhabitants of Mada, which is the only lake island with a settlement in Turkey in BEYŞEHİR Lake, were vaccinated and tagged by teams affiliated with the District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry. Animal health teams of Şarkikaraağaç District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry in Isparta reached Mada Island by boats for vaccination and tagging of cattle and small cattle. 180 people live in approximately 30 households on Mada Island in Gedikli village, which is the largest of the 32 islands in Beyşehir Lake. The inhabitants of the island make their living from fishing, agriculture and animal husbandry. There are 952 cattle and 1200 ovine animals on the island. In addition to the protection of animal health and animal welfare, the Şarkikaraağaç Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry carries out preventive services against animal diseases and pests by implementing plans, programs and projects prepared throughout the province in order to protect public ...