Veterinarians On Duty During the Holiday for Food Safety

As Turkey moves past the third day of Eid al-Adha, veterinarians are stationed at slaughterhouses and abattoirs designated by the Provincial Sacrifice Commission, carrying out their duties throughout the holiday.

Veterinarians serving under the Animal Health, Husbandry, and Fisheries Branch of the Erzincan Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry are ensuring food safety by overseeing the inspection of live animals and animal products in licensed slaughterhouses and processing facilities where both large and small livestock are slaughtered. Their dedicated efforts aim to uphold hygiene standards and safeguard human and animal health, as well as food safety during the 4-day Eid al-Adha festival. Erzincan Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry has assigned these veterinarians with great dedication to fulfill these responsibilities. Throughout the holiday, Erzincan Deputy Director of Agriculture and Forestry, Serkan Kütük, also joined veterinarians at slaughterhouses and processing facilities.

Erzincan Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, Murat Şahin, explained that veterinarians were designated and assigned their duties in advance at processing facilities and slaughterhouses ahead of the holiday. Director Şahin emphasized that the teams are on duty to ensure the public can perform their sacrifices peacefully and reiterated that besides their various roles in the community, veterinarians also play a crucial role in ensuring public health and food safety. He stated, 'Our veterinarians, assigned at points designated by the Provincial Sacrifice Commission, continue their duties within the framework of the authorities granted by the law.'