New rabies outbreaks found in the Nizhny Novgorod region

      On April 17, 2026, at 15:16, Society In the Nizhny Novgorod region, quarantine for rabies in animals has been established in two more settlements. The relevant decrees of the governor have been published on the legal acts portal. The village of Chernysheva in the Kstovo district has been recognized as an unfavorable point. The epizootic focus has been identified in the territory of the personal subsidiary farm of citizen Udod V.I. The decree applies to legal relations that arose from April 10, 2026. Similar measures have been taken in the village of Borisovka in the Sergach district. The rabies focus has been identified in the personal subsidiary farm of citizen Safronov M.A. This decree is in effect for legal relations that arose from April 9, 2026. During the quarantine in the epizootic focus, the treatment of sick susceptible animals, visits to the territory by outsiders, except for specialists and residents, as well as the movement and regrouping of animals and the removal of skins from their carcasses are prohibited. In addition, hunting is banned, except for activities aimed at regulating the population of hunting resources. The import and export of susceptible animals are restricted. Export is allowed only if vaccination against rabies has been carried out within 179 calendar days prior to shipment, including for slaughter at specialized enterprises or equipped points. Within the boundaries of the unfavorable points, fairs, exhibitions, and other events related to the gathering of animals are prohibited, as well as the capture of wild animals for their export to zoos. It was previously reported that the rules for supervision in the field of animal welfare would be changed in the Nizhny Novgorod region. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay informed about the main events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+