A cattle disease outbreak has spread across at least 10 regions in Russia, with authorities identifying cases as pasteurellosis or rabies. Quarantine measures have been imposed in affected areas, including Chuvashia, while a state of emergency has been declared in Novosibirsk as officials attempt to contain the situation.

However, farmers and veterinary experts have raised concerns over the diagnosis, arguing that pasteurellosis is treatable and should not require mass culling. Critics say authorities are acting hastily by destroying livestock without confirmed test results, sparking protests and growing distrust among farmers, particularly in heavily affected regions.

A government commission has been deployed to investigate the response, as the outbreak threatens Russia’s agricultural ambitions, including export growth to Asian markets like China. The situation could impact the country’s efforts to expand its livestock industry and maintain global veterinary standards.

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