In the Khmer region of Tuva, authorities declared a quarantine after a cattle case of anthrax was confirmed. This information appeared on the official portal of the Republic of Tyva, signaling a precautionary response aimed at safeguarding livestock and public health across the surrounding districts.
Officials reported that Vladislav Khovalyg, the head of Tuva, ordered the introduction of restrictive measures in Ush-Khady-Emektig, near the village of Tselinnoye, within the Red region. The directive underscored the need to limit movement and to enhance monitoring in the affected corridor while veterinary teams carried out rapid assessments.
The bacterium responsible for anthrax was detected in a cow kept on a private farm by a local resident. Laboratory results were communicated on May 17 and returned positive for anthrax, prompting immediate containment actions and expanded testing in neighboring holdings.
An interdepartmental commission focused on infection control has mobilized to implement essential sanitary-epidemiological and anti-epizootic measures. These steps include increased surveillance, rapid destruction or safe disposal of affected materials where necessary, and reinforced biosecurity practices to prevent further spread.
Earlier in April, Sergey Dankvert, head of the Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance Service (Rosselkhoznadzor), cited conclusions from departmental assessments indicating that there was no significant threat of widespread anthrax transmission within Russia and that recorded cases were being brought under swift control. He added that the recent infections were linked to cattle owners not seeking veterinary care promptly, which underscores the importance of early veterinary consultation and adherence to official reporting channels. Such guidance emphasizes proactive animal health management and rapid response protocols to protect both livestock and rural communities.