In response to the growing concern of the spread of lumpy skin disease among cattle, the South Korean government has launched a nationwide campaign against blood-feeding insects. This program will be in effect until November 10th, and it is believed that this outbreak may have been caused by mosquitoes or other insects that were transported by air or by sea.
As of now, 74 cases of the disease have been confirmed, and one suspected case is still being investigated. The government plans to finish vaccinating all cattle by November 10th, and it usually takes about three weeks for the animals to develop antibodies.
Lumpy skin disease does not affect humans, but it is highly contagious and can cause skin lesions, fever, and a decrease in appetite. In extreme cases, it can lead to death.
In this file photo taken October 23rd, 2023, cattle wait to be vaccinated at a farm in Seosan, 98 kilometers southwest of Seoul. (Yonhap)
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