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Emergence of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in Europe. EMPRES Watch, vol. 33. September 2015

Year of publication 2015

Pages 4p.

Author Kreindel, S.;Pinto, J.;Lockhart, C.;ElIdrissi, A.;Raizman, E.;Animal Production and Health Division

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

Series title EMPRES Watch

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is caused by the lumpy skin disease virus (i.e. capripoxvirus, poxviridae). The disease affects mainly cattle and Asian water buffaloes. LSD is transmitted by mechanical vectors (i.e. Stomoxys sp. Flies) and, though rare, direct transmission can occur between infected animals. The disease is usually transferred to infection-free areas by transport of animals infested with vectors. LSD is a disease that results in substantial economic losses in terms of dairy and meat pro duction, and it also causes damage to hides...

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