Why it is important to containing lumpy skin disease outbreak in Indonesia
Australia stands at the ready to assist Indonesia following the confirmed detection of lumpy skin disease there. Indonesia notified the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) of detection of lumpy skin disease in cattle across 31 villages in Riau Province. The Federal Government says it will examine all available options to contain the spread of […]
Lumpy skin disease high on threat list for cattle and buffalo
Lumpy skin disease (LSD), a significant animal disease which affects cattle and water buffalo, could have a devastating impact if it arrived in Australia. Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp, said the disease was moving closer to our shores, further demonstrating the significant risks we face, and why biosecurity is so important. “LSD is a […]