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Russia banned the import of cattle from the EU from 20 March

Gert van der Hoek

Gert van der Hoek

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Russia banned the import of cattle from the EU from 20 March

Moscow, March 2 . - Russia announced today it will ban from March 20 cattle imported from the countries of the European Union due to the expansion of the new virus Schmallenberg.

The Russian Veterinary Service said on its official statement that the ban will affect cattle, sheep, goats and pigs, according to Russian news agencies.

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Re: Russia banned the import of cattle from the EU from 20 March

Confirmation from reliable Russian source.

Russian Health Authority stops the import of cattle and pigs from the EU

March 2, 2012

The Russian Health Authority suspends from March 20 imports from the EU of live cattle and small ruminants and pigs in outbreaks of animal diseases, the Office reported on Friday.


"Rosselkhoznadzor considers it necessary to inform market participants about the decision to suspend imports from the EU since March 20, live cattle and small ruminants and pigs," - said in a statement, RIA "Novosti".

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Poland not embraced by Russian embargo of livestock from EU

PAP / Darek Delmanowicz

21.03. Warsaw (PAP) - For the time being Poland has not been embraced by Russia's embargo on European slaughter animals, Polish Agriculture Minister Marek Sawicki said Tuesday in Brussels.

read more: PAP


Apparently midges with Schmallenberg virus not allowed to enter Poland

Looking at the map provided by the German FLI, farms with the Schmallenberg virus are found near the borders of Denmark and Poland.

Danish vets confirmed the presence of SBV in midges in Denmark.

From Poland no reports on SBV.

Today we learn Russia will make an exception for Poland, regarding the importban of livestock incl. pigs.

Apparently midges with Schmallenberg virus were not allowed to enter Poland.

Experts agree: importbans or transportbans related to SBV are unjustified, have no scientific basis.
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