Russia bans sheep, goat imports from Serbia, North Macedonia over pox
The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision has restricted the import of sheep and goats from Serbia and North Macedonia due to smallpox.
Consensus
- Russia has temporarily banned the import of live sheep and goats from Serbia and North Macedonia.
- The ban includes products derived from sheep and goats, such as meat, milk, and dairy products.
- The ban applies to the transit of live sheep, goats, and other susceptible animals through Russian territory.
- The measure was taken due to worsening epizootic conditions related to sheep and goat pox.
- The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) issued the restrictions.
Points of divergence
- The ban includes meat from small ruminants, products from wild small ruminants, and certain other goods. — interfax
- As of August 4, 2026, sheep and goat pox has been reported in Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Turkey, and Israel; no outbreaks have occurred in Russia in 2026. — interfax
- The restrictions include used equipment for animal housing, slaughter, and processing, as well as ready-made products in factory packaging brought by individuals in hand luggage or baggage. — kommersant
- The restrictions took effect from August 25. — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- Import of sheep and goats from Serbia and North Macedonia to Russia is banned due to smallpox — Интерфакс
- Rosselkhoznadzor limited import of sheep and goats from Serbia and North Macedonia due to smallpox — Коммерсантъ
- In Russia, import of sheep and goats from Serbia and North Macedonia is temporarily restricted, reported by Roselkhoznadzor. — ТАСС (Telegram)