Monday, June 8, 2026

Rabies case confirmed at farm in eastern Georgia

TBILISI, May 19 – Georgian authorities have declared quarantine around a farm in eastern Georgia after a dog infected with rabies bit several animals. According to Interpressnews, the case was confirmed near the village of Chalaubani in Gurjaani municipality, close to the Iori River, according to Georgia’s National Food Agency. The agency said the infected … Read more

Georgia expands animal disease compensation to cover rabies

TBILISI, January 29 – Georgia has introduced a new compensation scheme for farmers whose livestock die from rabies, under a government decree that took effect on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. By a government decree, owners of cattle and small livestock, including sheep, goats, and pigs, will be eligible for partial compensation if an animal dies … Read more