August 15, 2024

South Korea confirms first lumpy skin disease case in cattle this year

South Korea has confirmed its first case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle for 2024, as announced by the country's Agriculture Ministry, Anadolu Agency reported.

The confirmed case was detected at a livestock farm in Anseong, located approximately 65 km south of Seoul. This marks the first occurrence of LSD in South Korea since November of last year.

Since the initial outbreak in 2023, South Korea has confirmed a total of 107 cases of LSD in cattle.

In response to the latest case, authorities have cordoned off the affected farm and implemented quarantine measures to prevent further spread of the disease. Additionally, emergency vaccinations will be administered on nearby farms as part of the containment efforts.

Lumpy skin disease is a highly contagious illness that affects cattle and buffalo, leading to skin lesions, fever, and loss of appetite. It can result in decreased milk production and, in severe cases, death. The disease is primarily transmitted by mosquitoes and other blood-sucking insects.

-      Anadolu Agency