Kazakhstan: Russian Veterinary Authorities Reportedly Respond to Cattle Disease Outbreak in Siberia

Recent media and regional reports indicate that Russian veterinary authorities are responding to outbreaks of pasteurellosis and rabies among cattle in Siberia's Novosibirsk region, implementing widespread culling, quarantine, and movement controls. Local sources and trade contacts suggest the scale of these measures may indicate an unconfirmed outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), with authorities reportedly halting livestock and related exports from affected regions. The response has led to significant protests from farmers over compensation and raised concerns about the adequacy of current vaccines and the potential impact on Russia's cattle trade.