ALMATY: Kazakhstan banned imports of animal ​feed wheat from Russia after a cattle disease outbreak in several Russian ‌regions bordering ‌Kazakhstan ​led ‌to ⁠mass culling ​of livestock, ⁠a document issued by the State Inspection Committee showed.

"This measure ⁠is aimed ‌at ‌ensuring veterinary ​safety, ‌in connection with ‌the recent deterioration of the epizootic situation," the document ‌said. The ban took effect ⁠on ⁠March 21.

Imports of other grains used for animal feed production is also banned.