Liankacreations

  Tomsk, photo from Marina A state of emergency has been declared in Russia’s Novosibirsk Region due to an outbreak of cattle disease. Why does this concern me? Because—surprisingly—my husband hadn’t heard anything about it. Right now, attention is focused on bigger headlines: the conflict with Iran, the war in Ukraine, and rising gasoline prices. But this situation hits closer to home than it seems. Novosibirsk is near Tomsk (my hometown), and Tomsk’s farmers are also being affected. According to an online newspaper (link below), the emergency declaration followed weeks of forced livestock seizures and culling. These measures have sparked protests from small-scale farmers, who say they threaten their livelihoods. Authorities report that since early 2026, outbreaks of pasteurellosis and rabies have been detected in the region. Pasteurellosis has been identified in six localities, and more than 50 rabies outbreaks have been recorded. Notably, officials di...