In the Rostov region canceled quarantine on leukemia of cattle

Four years later, restrictive measures related to cattle leukemia were canceled in the Rostov region. The quarantine was introduced in February 2022 on the territory of two personal subsidiary farms of the Azov district due to an outbreak of the disease in the village of Soviet Dar.

Leukemia is a chronic infectious disease of cattle, the causative agent of which is an oncogenic virus. The disease can be asymptomatic, but in the clinical stage is manifested by an increase in lymph nodes, tumors, impaired reproductive functions, swelling and thinning of animals.

The source of infection is sick animals, and transmission of the virus occurs through direct contact, saliva, milk, blood and other ways. The incubation period can range from two months to six years.

To prevent the spread of the disease, animal owners are recommended to follow veterinary rules, ensure fencing of farms, install disinfection barriers, as well as carry out regular disinfection of premises and control of rodents and insects. Staff should use disinfected workwear and shoes.