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Russia's Cattle Cull Sparks Farmer Protests Amid Disease Fears

3/22/2026

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Culls of cattle in Russia due to a pasteurellosis outbreak have sparked protests by farmers calling for resignation of agricultural officials.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture suggested foot-and-mouth disease might be involved, raising vaccine concerns.
Authorities denied the claim, citing reports from the World Organisation for Animal Health.
The culling of thousands of animals threatens Russia's export goals, as President Vladimir Putin aims to boost exports by 50% by 2030.

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Culls of cattle in Russia due to a pasteurellosis outbreak have sparked protests by farmers calling for resignation of agricultural officials.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture suggested foot-and-mouth disease might be involved, raising vaccine concerns.
Authorities denied the claim, citing reports from the World Organisation for Animal Health.
The culling of thousands of animals threatens Russia's export goals, as President Vladimir Putin aims to boost exports by 50% by 2030.