Uzbekistan Launches Month-Long Livestock Sanitation Campaign
Uzbekistan has started a one-month sanitation campaign in livestock farming to reduce foot-and-mouth disease risk. No confirmed domestic cases have been reported, but farmers have been urged to tighten prevention measures immediately.
Uzbekistan has launched a month-long sanitary and epidemiological hygiene campaign in livestock farming from 18 April to 18 May. According to Gazeta, the campaign was introduced because of the risk of foot-and-mouth disease among cattle. No confirmed cases have been officially reported inside Uzbekistan so far.
The Agriculture Ministry and the Farmers Council issued a practical list of recommendations for farms and agricultural enterprises. These include installing disinfection barriers at entry points, limiting access for unauthorized people and vehicles, keeping animal areas clean, and ensuring animals receive quality feed and clean water.
The official explanation says new variants of the SAT serotype of the virus were recorded in 48 countries in 2025-2026. That wider regional risk is one of the main reasons authorities are pushing stronger prevention measures. The source also notes that videos circulating on social media showing animals with possible symptoms should not be treated as confirmed diagnosis without veterinary inspection.
Farmers were advised to immediately separate animals with suspicious symptoms from the herd, keep them isolated until a veterinarian arrives, and avoid giving medicine on their own. Common warning signs include high fever and ulcers or lesions in the mouth, on the hooves, or on the udder.
Vaccination remains the main preventive measure. According to the guidance cited by the source, cattle should be vaccinated twice a year, in spring and autumn, while sheep should be vaccinated once a year. If required, all animals older than 2.5-3 months should be vaccinated. Immunity usually develops within 15-21 days.
This campaign matters directly for farmers, livestock households, and agribusinesses because prevention is cheaper than disruption. Even without confirmed domestic cases, stronger hygiene, monitoring, and timely vaccination can help protect milk and meat production during the coming weeks.
Farmers who want to track vaccination timing and seasonal livestock tasks can use UFarmer Agro Kalendar. If extra support is needed, Agro Xizmatlar can help connect them with specialists.