In Belarus, more than 80% of young mothers breastfeed their children.

The use of antibiotics in poultry farming remains a pressing issue. Long-term use of these drugs leads to the development of resistance in pathogenic bacteria and negatively impacts beneficial intestinal microflora, weakening the birds' immune system . Research shows that adding probiotics, zeolite, and inulin to broiler diets can effectively replace antibiotics . Probiotics restore normal intesti...

The agreement between the European Union ( EU ) and Mercosur, which is currently stalled, has caused concern in the primary sector of various EU countries, including Spain, where, in addition to livestock breeders and agricultural producers, veterinarians have joined the complaints. It should therefore be remembered that various veterinary institutions, such as the colleges of Asturias, Lugo and C...

The Ministry of Health has approved nine outpatient treatment regimens for COVID-19 , which will be prescribed by a physician on an individual basis. Treatment should begin within the first week of the onset of symptoms, with antiviral medications.The Russian Ministry of Health has approved nine home treatment regimens for COVID-19. This is stated in updated clinical guidelines for the treatment o...

February 4, Minsk . On February 4, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko heard a report from Anatoly Isachenko, Chairman of the Mogilev Regional Executive Committee, BelTA reports. The report focused on the state of affairs in the region, following up on Tuesday's report in the Vitebsk Region. As the head of state noted the day before, many of the identified problematic issues are, to varying ...

Irina Novikova, February 4, Minsk . Irina Novikova, Head of the Department of Management, Business Technologies, and Sustainable Development at the Belarusian State Technological University, Professor, and Doctor of Economics, discussed potential areas of cooperation between Belarus and Southeast Asian countries at a House of Representatives seminar entitled "Belarus and Southeast Asia in Search o...

The story of Alexey Kozhukhovsky, a resident of the agro-town of Khatezhino in the Minsk region, is inspiring proof that a true calling can be found at any age, and that a drastic career change can be a major achievement. When Alexey realized that money was no longer his primary motivation, he decided to leave the printing business to which he had dedicated two decades. He was drawn to creation, n...

February 5, Minsk . Investigators have determined the locations and times of the most frequent fatal road accidents in the Brest Region, based on an analysis of criminal cases. Roman Zarmayev, official representative of the Investigative Committee for the Brest Region, provided details to BelTA. Over the past year, the region's investigative units opened 174 criminal cases for traffic violations t...

During a previous inspection in November 2025, the company was also held accountable and issued a warning. The investigation revealed that production areas were not isolated, roads were partially unpaved, and poultry was being delivered to slaughter without veterinary documentation. Furthermore, a state veterinarian was absent during the slaughter, and documentation was only issued after the proce...

February 4, Minsk . Resolution No. 8 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food dated January 27, 2026, established markups to the purchase prices of agricultural products purchased from the population in 2026. BELTA reports this with reference to The size of the markups (in Belarusian rubles) per 1 kg of product will be: ......

February 4, Minsk . 129 people have died in fires in Belarus since the beginning of the year, Emergency Situations Minister Vadim Sinyavsky told reporters in response to a question from a BELTA correspondent. The head of state inquired about the state of fire safety and how the Ministry of Emergency Situations is addressing these issues. According to the minister, the Ministry receives and process...