Recognizing the danger, Türkiye’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry acted quickly, working with World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) and the European Union (EU). Dr Ahmet Gümen, Türkiye’s WOAH delegate, said the country’s readiness came from its experience in an FMD-prone region. “With continued commitment, we aim to eradicate FMD in Türkiye,” concluded Dr Gümen. References1 - World Organization for Animal Health (2025). – The State of the World’s Animal Health 2025.