The 18th locality in Nghe An has a lumpy skin disease outbreak.

Information from the government of Mon Son commune, districtCon Cuongsaid that the area has just seen an outbreak of lumpy skin disease in cattle. This is the first commune in Con Cuong to have the outbreak, and this is also the 18th locality in Nghe An province to have this dangerous disease.

Cattle infected with lumpy skin disease need to be isolated from the herd for treatment. Photo: Quang An

Specifically, the epidemic appeared in 2 villages, Thai Son and Thai Hoa, with 8 buffaloes and cows infected. Previously, these cattle had symptoms of not eating, high fever, and many large and small lumps on their bodies, so the authorities quarantined them and took samples. The test results were positive for the epidemic.lumpy skin disease.

It is known that Mon Son is one of the communes with the largest herd of buffalo and cattle in Con Cuong district with about 4,000 heads. Therefore, immediately after the outbreak, the commune carried out disinfection spraying in all villages, isolated infected cattle for treatment, and strictly controlled the transportation and slaughter of cattle in the area.

Letting cattle roam free at this time will increase the risk of spreading disease. Photo: Quang An

Regarding the cause of the disease, Mr. Luong Van Hoa - Chairman of the People's Committee of Mon Son commune commented: "The locality is geographically adjacent to Anh Son district - where the epidemic had occurred before, so it is likely that livestock were infected from here. In addition, the habit of the highland people is to graze in herds, rarely raising animals in captivity, so intermediate animals that transmit the disease such as ticks, gnats, flies... caninfusionfrom sick to healthy easily".

Nghe An province has allocated 100,000 doses of lumpy skin disease vaccine to localities. Photo: Quang An

"The whole district has a total herd of over 30,000 buffaloes and cows. Livestock is one of the main industries of the highland people here. Therefore, when the epidemic broke out, Con Cuong district directed Mon Son commune to isolate and quarantine infected livestock. Communes in the epidemic-threatened areas such as Luc Da,Chau Khe... also need to increase propaganda to raise people's awareness of disease prevention. Currently, the district is directing communes to count the total herd and register for large-scale lumpy skin disease vaccination.

Mr. Lo Van Ly - Head of Agriculture and Rural Development Department of Con Cuong district

As of April 8, the disease has appeared in 18/21 districts, cities and towns with a total of nearly 1,000 infected cattle. There are only 3 localities that have not had the disease: Yen Thanh, Tuong Duong and Ky Son. The provincial Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine has provided 100,000 doses of vaccine for localities to simultaneously vaccinate against this disease.