South Korea records 1st case of lumpy skin disease in cattle this year

By Anadolu staff

ANKARA (AA) – South Korea recorded its first case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle this year, Seoul-based Yonhap News reported on Monday, citing the Agriculture Ministry.

The case, according to the ministry, was confirmed at a livestock farm in Anseong, about 65 kilometers (about 40 miles) south of Seoul.

It was the first LSD case in the country since November of last year.

The country has confirmed 107 cases of LSD since the disease's first reported last year.

In an attempt to prevent the infection from spreading, authorities have cordoned off the affected farm and implemented quarantine measures.

They will also carry out emergency vaccinations on nearby farms to contain the spread.

LSD is a highly infectious disease that causes skin lesions, fever, and loss of appetite, which can lead to a decrease in milk production and even death. It infects cattle and buffalo through mosquitos and other blood-sucking insects.