Rosselkhoznadzor is concerned about the spread of FMD strain, exotic for Russia

Published 2023년 3월 17일

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The agricultural news article reports concerns from Rosselkhoznadzor about the spread of the foot-and-mouth disease serotype SAT-2 in the Middle East and Western Asia. This serotype is exotic to the Eurasian continent, including Russia, and its introduction could threaten the loss of well-being status and restrictions on product exports. The disease was first observed in Iraq and Jordan, and negotiations are underway for transferring biomaterial for vaccine production. Rosselkhoznadzor fears the rapid spread of the virus in countries bordering Russia, especially those with weak anti-epizootic measures, and warns that the introduction of the virus into Russia could lead to the suspension of the FMD-free zone, resulting in export and trade restrictions.

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Rosselkhoznadzor expressed concern about the spread of FMD serotype SAT-2 in the Middle East and Western Asia. Experts of the department emphasize that this serotype is exotic for the Eurasian continent, including Russia, and its introduction into the territory of our country may threaten the loss of the well-being status and restrictions on product exports. “Rosselkhoznadzor expresses concern about the spread of the foot-and-mouth disease virus serotype SAT-2 (South Africa Territories 2), which is exotic for Russia, outside the African region and the subsequent registration of the first foci of this disease in the countries of the Middle East - Jordan and Iraq, as well as Turkey,” the report says. services. Experts of the department draw attention to the fact that now this strain shows more aggressive infectious activity compared to epizootic isolates of other FMD serotypes circulating in the region. Experts explained that SAT-2 (South Africa Territories 2) is an exotic serotype ...

Source: Milknews