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Recently, an audio message appeared on social media in which an unidentified person urged Uzbekistan’s citizens not to buy meat, claiming that an infectious disease had allegedly spread among cattle. This message sparked numerous discussions and raised concerns among the public. Authorities have debunked these rumors and asked citizens to rely on information only from verified sources.
The Ministry of Agriculture and the Committee for the Development of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry conducted a thorough investigation into the matter. It was revealed that the author of the false message was a resident of Buvayda district in the Fergana region, Feruza Tursunova.
As a result of the investigation, it was established that no cases of disease among cattle were recorded in the region mentioned in the audio message over the past six months. Moreover, all animals were found to be in healthy condition, and they are under regular observation.
The woman was warned that spreading false information, particularly of this nature, can lead to public panic and that there are serious penalties for such actions under the law.
The Ministry of Agriculture and other relevant agencies urged citizens to trust only verified information and official sources. It is important to understand that spreading false data can harm both businesses and people’s health.
Additionally, the ministry emphasized that the agricultural sector, including livestock farming, is under strict control. New and modern methods of livestock rearing and care are continuously being introduced, helping to minimize the risk of disease spread among animals.
In this regard, the Ministry of Agriculture once again called on all citizens to refrain from spreading unverified information and dubious messages and to rely on official data to prevent panic.
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