Lumpy Skin Disease -- Greece
Outbreaks of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the Balkan region fell dramatically by 95 percent from 7483 in 2016 to 385 in 2017. The figures confirm that vaccination of cattle -- recommended by EFSA in 2016 -- is the most effective way to contain the disease.
A report published today [19 Feb 2018] by EFSA gives an update on the occurrence of LSD and the effectiveness of vaccination. It also analyses the risk factors for its spread in southeastern Europe. The report is based on data collected by
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?5637956&promed&0
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