On Monday (30), Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree restructuring animal vaccine production in the country, following an outbreak of bovine disease that led to the mass slaughter of herds in the Novosibirsk region. The episode generated protests from local producers. The measure establishes the merger of several state-owned companies in the sector into a single entity, called Russian Biological Industry Company, focusing on centralizing and strengthening the national production of veterinary supplies. According to an official statement, the initiative aims to "guarantee technological independence, sustainable development, and encourage investment in the field of veterinary medicine."
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