The ban on dairy products was announced by Russia’s Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance Service (Rosselkhoznadzor) on Friday.
The figures solidify Belarus’s position as the third-largest destination for Russian dairy, trailing only Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Trade restrictions and mass culling suggest authorities may be preparing for a more serious contagion, highlighting regional risks for the cattle industry.
The first batch will consist of 80,000 pieces. If successful, the range will be expanded.
A total of 158.8 thousand tons of products were sold.