Warning against 'feeding animals moldy tomatoes, making them drink urine'

Şentürk noted in his statement that foot-and-mouth disease, caused by the African-origin SAT-1 virus, has led to significant economic loss in Turkey. Emphasizing that vaccination is the most effective way to combat the disease, Şentürk explained that some measures can also be taken to fight the disease more effectively. Expressing that they have heard many producers are fighting the disease with hearsay information, Şentürk said: "There are some superstitious beliefs. Inappropriate methods of combating the disease, such as feeding tomatoes or administering urine, are being applied. I advise them to stay away from these. We even hear that some suggest feeding moldy tomatoes. Tomatoes have an acidic structure. One of the most important characteristics of this virus is that it cannot sustain its vitality for long in acidic environments and very high alcohol environments. But feeding tomatoes does not combat the disease." Pointing out that administering urine can also lead to the ...