Death of around 60 cattle and closure of livestock markets in Suluq and Qaminis
Authorities in Libya have closed livestock markets in Suluq and Qaminis following the death of approximately 60 cattle due to a suspected disease outbreak. Officials are currently disinfecting facilities and investigating the cause, with concerns that smuggling may have introduced the infection.
Why it matters
The outbreak threatens local food security and the agricultural economy, highlighting the risks posed by unregulated border crossings.
Suluq- The head of the Agricultural Police branch in Suluq, Colonel Taher Fathi Al-Sheikhi, said that an inspection campaign was launched after reports from livestock farmers about animal infections in their barns. He explained that one farmer owns about 140 head of cattle and another has over 110, in addition to several other reports.
The authorities responded by closing the livestock markets in Suluq and Qaminis. Teams from the Agricultural Police, animal health, environmental sanitation, and municipal guard carried out thorough disinfection of both markets.
Al-Sheikhi stated that the campaign received support from the mayor of Suluq and the agricultural sector coordinator. Equipment and disinfection materials were provided, allowing field teams to begin work early on.
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