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Lumpy Skin Disease Hits Moscow Cattle
9 Sep
Summary
- Quarantine imposed in Moscow region after cattle disease.
- Lumpy skin disease affects cattle, reducing milk output.
- Transport of cattle and milk banned from quarantined area.
Authorities in the Moscow region have established a quarantine following the identification of lumpy skin disease in cattle. The outbreak was confirmed in several towns and villages approximately 25 km from Moscow. This viral disease, primarily transmitted by biting insects, severely impacts cattle, leading to fever, painful skin lesions, and diminished milk yields.
The Moscow regional government has enacted strict measures, prohibiting the transportation of cattle, cattle products including milk, and feed to and from the affected zones. Agricultural fairs have also been banned. This situation mirrors recent events in the Irkutsk Region, where a lumpy skin disease quarantine was imposed in two settlements, necessitating the culling of infected animals.
