Story perspectives

State of Emergency Declared Amid Cattle Disease Outbreak

3/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

A state of emergency over cattle diseases, including pasteurellosis and rabies, has been declared in Novosibirsk, affecting at least 10 regions in Russia.
Farmers protest culling measures because pasteurellosis can be treated with antibiotics.
The agriculture ministry says the emergency allows better coordination in managing the outbreak.
Many farmers remain unaware of the emergency declaration.
Farmers seek compensation as the outbreak could jeopardize Russia's agricultural export goals amid ongoing sanctions.

1 of 1

Story summary

A state of emergency over cattle diseases, including pasteurellosis and rabies, has been declared in Novosibirsk, affecting at least 10 regions in Russia.
Farmers protest culling measures because pasteurellosis can be treated with antibiotics.
The agriculture ministry says the emergency allows better coordination in managing the outbreak.
Many farmers remain unaware of the emergency declaration.
Farmers seek compensation as the outbreak could jeopardize Russia's agricultural export goals amid ongoing sanctions.