Novosibirsk farmers revolt as mass livestock culling sparks crisis
A state of emergency has been declared in Novosibirsk Oblast after outbreaks of pasteurellosis and rabies spread among local livestock. Authorities ordered the mass culling of animals on affected farms, sparking protests from farmers who argue the measures are too harsh. Calls for higher compensation and a review of veterinary rules have now reached Russia's Ministry of Agriculture.
The outbreaks in March 2024 led to the destruction of hundreds of animals across Novosibirsk Oblast. Farmers claim current compensation rates fail to cover their losses, with local associations proposing 300 rubles per kilogram as a fairer payout. No official figures on total financial damage have been released, but reports confirm widespread culling.
The Novosibirsk Regional Association of Peasant Farms and Agricultural Cooperatives (AKKON) has demanded an immediate halt to the seizures. They argue that existing regulations should allow treatment rather than automatic destruction of infected herds. The Ministry of Agriculture, however, insists the problem remains localised and sees no need for policy changes.
Farmers plan to escalate their demands at the All-Russian Farmers' Congress in Kazan on March 25–26. The event will address the push for revised veterinary rules, with regional representatives urging a more flexible approach to disease control.
The emergency measures continue to strain relations between farmers and authorities in Novosibirsk. With no immediate changes to compensation or regulations, the issue will now move to a national platform. The congress in Kazan may determine whether broader reforms are considered.
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