In Russia, specifically in the Siberian Novosibirsk region, a state of emergency has been declared due to an outbreak of cattle diseases. Farmers have faced forced culling of their livestock, which has led to significant protests among small farmers who believe that their livelihoods are at stake. The government identified five outbreaks of pasteurellosis and 42 cases of rabies in the affected area. Many farmers argue that pasteurellosis can be treated with antibiotics and question the need for such drastic measures. Protests have intensified as villagers confront police and officials to resist the removal of their animals. Andrei Shindelov, the agriculture minister for the Novosibirsk region, pointed out that the emergency declarations would allow for more effective coordination in managing the disease outbreak and controlling animal movement. However, many farmers claim they were unaware of the emergency measures and are angered by the targeting of small farms while larger agricultural businesses have been spared from similar actions. The abrupt culling practices, along with government policies, have sparked widespread dissatisfaction among farming communities. The seasonal factors are also contributing to the severity of the outbreak; the Russian agriculture watchdog has cited extreme winter temperatures in Siberia as weakening the immunity of cattle, which has exacerbated the situation. Farmers have been urged to refrain from using questionable feed as a preventive measure against the outbreaks. Multiple smaller outbreaks in other Siberian regions have also been reported, putting the government on high alert across the area. This ongoing crisis has incited emotions among local farmers who feel helpless. For instance, local farmer Svetlana Panina was seen confronting Andrei Shindelov during a visit and expressed her frustrations by stating that she would struggle to feed her family without her cattle. The government's measures to combat the disease have proven controversial, as many local residents demand more transparency and alternatives to compulsory culling. The situation remains tense as farmers continue to voice their concerns over their futures, and the government reveals no significant conclusions regarding the protests thus far.