Veterinary Officials Conduct Mass Tuberculosis Testing at Moghan Agro-Industrial Complex

TEHRAN, Oct 25 (OPA) — Health officials in Ardabil province confirmed the completion of 11,184 tuberculosis tests at the Moghan Agro-Industrial and Animal Husbandry Complex. The operation, managed by the provincial Veterinary Directorate, serves as a preventative measure against the transmission of bovine tuberculosis, a zoonotic disease capable of spreading from animals to humans.

The head of the Veterinary Directorate’s Department of Animal Health and Disease Management stated that the testing program is part of a broader strategy to maintain sanitary standards in large-scale livestock operations. By identifying and isolating infected animals, the directorate seeks to protect both the regional food supply and public health.

Zoonotic diseases remain a primary focus for veterinary regulators in Iran, particularly in industrial-scale facilities where high animal density increases the risk of contagion. The Moghan complex, one of the largest agricultural hubs in the country, undergoes periodic health inspections to ensure compliance with national veterinary protocols and to mitigate economic losses associated with herd health crises.

Following the successful completion of this testing cycle, local authorities plan to continue monitoring the facility's livestock populations. The directorate maintains that rigorous surveillance and diagnostic testing are essential to preventing outbreaks that could threaten regional livestock markets and human health safety standards.