Siberian Farmers Protest Amid Cattle Disease Outbreak
The Novosibirsk region in Siberia has declared a state of emergency in response to an outbreak of cattle diseases, including pasteurellosis and rabies. Small farmers protested the forced culling, which threatened their livelihoods. Authorities emphasize coordination and containment as compensation processes begin for affected farmers.
In Siberia's Novosibirsk region, a state of emergency has been declared due to a cattle disease outbreak, igniting protests from small farmers. The emergency, announced by agriculture minister Andrei Shindelov, seeks to coordinate control measures and has led to significant forced culling to manage the spread of pasteurellosis and rabies.
Media sources, including state news agency TASS, reported thousands of cattle being incinerated, stoking tensions as villagers clashed with authorities over livestock seizures. Notably, a video surfaced where farmer Svetlana Panina confronted officials, expressing distress over the loss of her animals while demanding accountability.
The situation spotlights disparities between smaller farms bearing brunt of the measures and larger agricultural enterprises being less affected. Despite claims that pasteurellosis is treatable, local officials highlight compensation options for culled animals amid criticism over insufficient prior notice of the emergency measures.
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