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In Tajikistan, in the first six months of 2026, specialists removed from circulation and destroyed 22,933 bird eggs that did not meet veterinary and sanitary requirements.
This was reported on July 8 at a press conference of the Committee on Food Security under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan.
During the reporting period, specialists from food safety laboratories in the republic's consumer markets conducted 803,037 tests of food products.
Following laboratory testing, specialists identified and removed products deemed substandard and dangerous from sale. These were subsequently destroyed.
In particular, 44,243.3 kg of meat products and 5,809.3 liters of dairy products were destroyed.
In addition, specialists seized and destroyed 1,324.3 liters of vegetable oil, 22,933 bird eggs, 603.1 kg of fish and 247 kg of honey.
The list of low-quality and dangerous products also included 3,933 kg of salted products and 4,933 kg of dried products.
The largest volume of products detected was fruits and vegetables—124,306.5 kg. Also destroyed were 9,471 kg of melons.
According to the Committee on Food Security, one case of pasteurellosis in small cattle was registered in Tajikistan in the first six months of 2026.
In addition, two cases of the emphysematous carbuncle pathogen, also known as "carbuncle carbuncle," were identified. In 14 cases, specialists detected the rabies pathogen.
The Committee noted that locations with high rates of infectious diseases are under constant monitoring.
In unfavorable, threatened, and potentially dangerous outbreak areas, timely health measures and forced vaccination of livestock were carried out. Disinfection and restrictive measures were also implemented.
