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Lumpy skin disease positive state
July 28 , 2023
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- Nagaland has been officially declared as a Lumpy Skin Disease (LDS) positive state.
- This is announced in accordance with the “Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009.
- This disease is caused by the Capripox virus also known as the “Neethling.”
- Lumpy skin disease is a poxviral disease with significant morbidity in cattle.
- Although the mortality rate is generally low, economic losses result from loss of condition, decreased milk production, abortions, infertility and damaged hides.
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