Lumpy Skin Disease outbreak spreads in South Korea, with the second case confirmed on a cattle farm. Farmers urged to stay alert and follow precautions.
What is Lumpy Skin Disease
LSD (1✔ ✔Trusted SourceLumpy skin disease - EFSA - European Union
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RTackling Cattle Disease Amid Covid-19
During Covid-19 and after African Swine Fever, Assam is now dealing with the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in cattle, officials said on Friday.
During Covid-19 and after African Swine Fever, Assam is now dealing with the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in cattle, officials said on Friday.
‘Lumpy #skindisease (#LSD) is a #viral disease affecting cattle, causing skin nodules, #fever, and reduced milk production. It spreads through biting insects and can severely impact livestock #health and agriculture. Stay informed and protect your herds!’
Four dairy cows were confirmed to have contracted the disease after authorities examined them upon receiving a report from the farm's owner, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the ministry. South Korea's first case of this year was confirmed in cattle on a livestock farm in Anseong, some 65 km south of Seoul, on August 12. To prevent further infections, the government has cordoned off the affected farm and implemented quarantine measures, the ministry said.
The infected cows will also be culled in accordance with relevant guidelines.
Mycosis Fungoides
Mycosis fungoides is a type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma characterized by a variety of skin lesions like patches, plaques and tumors.
Mycosis fungoides is a type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma characterized by a variety of skin lesions like patches, plaques and tumors.
- Lumpy skin disease - EFSA - European Union - (https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/topic/lumpy-skin-disease)
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