Novosibirsk Declares Emergency as Livestock Diseases Spread Rapidly
A state of emergency has been declared in the Novosibirsk region after outbreaks of pasteurellosis and rabies hit local livestock. The disease has affected around 170 private households, prompting urgent government action. Governor Andrei Travnikov recently visited Kozikha, the largest village under quarantine, to address residents' concerns directly.
Outbreaks of pasteurellosis have spread across five districts in the Novosibirsk region. Alongside this, over 50 cases of rabies have been recorded this year, worsening the crisis. While no households have lost all their livestock, the financial impact has been severe.
Travnikov met with villagers in Kozikha, listening to their complaints and explaining the support available. Many residents are now processing documents to claim compensation for culled animals. In just one evening, payments totalling 6,607,360 rubles ($73,000) were distributed to affected families. So far, 126 families have received over 45 million rubles ($500,000) in compensation. The government has also promised financial support for up to nine months to help households recover. No specific herd restoration programmes have been announced yet, but officials continue to monitor the situation.
The emergency measures aim to stabilise the region's livestock sector and ease the burden on affected families. Compensation payments are ongoing, with more households expected to receive funds in the coming weeks. Authorities remain focused on containing the outbreaks and preventing further losses.
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