Russia: Import of pork from Komi to Belarus prohibited due to ASF

Belarus has banned the supply of pork from the Komi Republic due to African swine fever. On the territory of this Russian region, cases of ASF susceptible animal species have been reported, according to the official website of the Department of Veterinary and Food Supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. In this regard, the import of live pigs, zoo and circus animals of susceptible species, pork (including the meat of wild boars) and other edible pig-breeding raw materials to Belarus is prohibited. It is also prohibited to supply leather, horned-hoofed and intestinal raw materials, bristles, hunting trophies obtained from animals of susceptible species, and other products. The Komi government decided to confiscate some of the livestock from residents and businesses. The risk from this or that animal will be assessed by a special commission, the quantity and weight will be recorded in special documents. These acts will be necessary to compile statistics on the damage ...