# Livestock disease monitoring and vaccination in Samsun > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/livestock-disease-monitoring-and-vaccination-in-samsun > Updated: 2026-09-15T06:18:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The Samsun Veterinary Control Institute has been conducting extensive diagnostic and control operations across nine Turkish provinces to monitor animal diseases and zoonotic risks. Utilizing specialized laboratories and advanced methods like PCR-based molecular testing and wastewater epidemiology, the institute analyzes over 50,000 samples annually to protect public health and livestock sustainability. Building on these monitoring efforts, a mandatory autumn vaccination program for foot-and-mouth disease has commenced in Samsun. Managed by district directorates of agriculture and forestry, the campaign is scheduled to run until November 13. Officials noted that foot-and-mouth disease is highly contagious and poses significant economic risks to international trade. Under existing veterinary laws, failure to comply with the vaccination mandate can result in administrative fines and restrictions on livestock transport and agricultural support. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Samsun begins autumn foot-and-mouth disease vaccination program Samsun has launched its autumn foot-and-mouth disease vaccination program for livestock, with mandatory compliance required to avoid significant fines and transport restrictions. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsun-begins-autumn-foot-and-mouth-disease-vaccination-program ### 2026-08-28: Samsun Veterinary Control Institute monitors animal diseases in nine provinces The Samsun Veterinary Control Institute analyzes over 50,000 samples annually across nine Turkish provinces to monitor animal diseases and zoonotic risks like rabies and anthrax. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsun-veterinary-control-institute-analyzes-50000-annual-samples --- Cite as: Livestock disease monitoring and vaccination in Samsun. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/livestock-disease-monitoring-and-vaccination-in-samsun