On February 6, 2025, the Rosselkhoznadzor, the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, announced the lifting of quarantine measures related to rabies incidents in various animal species across multiple regions in Russia. The quarantine was originally imposed due to concerns about bio-contaminants, particularly the rabies virus, which poses significant risks to both animal and human health.
The regions affected by this incident included the Omsk region, the Republic of Mari El, Kemerovo region, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Volgograd region, Republic of Kalmykia, Tyumen region, Voronezh region, Republic of Buryatia, Penza region, Belgorod region, Tambov region, Altai Krai, Republic of Crimea, Donetsk Peoples Republic, Smolensk region, Republic of Mordovia, Irkutsk region, Chelyabinsk region, Vladimir region, Astrakhan region, and Samara region.
The lifting of quarantine indicates a significant development in the management of rabies within these areas, reflecting ongoing efforts to control and prevent the spread of this disease among animal populations. The Rosselkhoznadzor continues to monitor the situation closely to ensure public safety and the health of domestic animals.