date:Sep 06, 2012
Anthrax has been registered in the Altai region of Russia, which borders with Kazakhstan, since the end of August. So far, 13 people have been hospitalised and one person has died as a result of anthrax infection. In a bid to control the outbreak, Kazakhstan and other Russian regions have imposed an emergency ban all meat imports from the Altai region.
Until further notice, import restrictions will be imposed on the following controlled goods from the Altai Territory: farm animals susceptible