An outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle has alarmed authorities in South Korea as the agricultural ministry said Wednesday (Oct 25) that it plans to complete the vaccination by early next month.&nbsp;

South Korea is aiming to contain the nationwide spread of the disease. As on Wednesday, it announced 29 new confirmed cases since the outbreak was first reported at a cattle farm last week.&nbsp;

The first-ever outbreak of the disease in South Korea was reported on Friday, and since then, confirmed cases have been on the rise. Authorities have said that at least seven suspected cases are currently being probed.&nbsp;

At a news briefing, Agriculture Ministry official Kwon Jae-han said, as quoted by the news agency Reuters, that the authorities are in talks with domestic and foreign companies to secure four million doses of vaccine by the end of this month. The ministry said that these many jabs would be sufficient to inoculate all the cows in the country.&nbsp;

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Kwon added, "Since the first outbreak of the lumpy skin disease at a cattle farm at Seosan in Chungnam province on October 19, there have been continuous outbreaks on the west coast, including the Chungnam and Gyeonggi provinces. Recently, a total of 29 new cases were reported in Eumseong county of Chungbuk province, and Yanggu county of Gangwon province."&nbsp;

Considering the three weeks needed to develop protective antibodies against the disease, if the nationwide vaccination programme is completed without delay, the outbreak trend will be stabilised within November.&nbsp;

"If the nationwide vaccine inoculation is completed as planned, the outbreak of lumpy skin disease is expected to stabilise within November given the three-week period needed to develop antibodies for immunisation," Kwon said during the media briefing.&nbsp;

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<h2>What is lumpy skin disease?&nbsp;</h2>

The lumpy skin disease is a highly infectious viral disease which causes blisters and reduces milk production. It is transmitted by blood-sucking insects such as mosquitoes, ticks and flies. It does not pose a risk to humans.&nbsp;

The health authorities in South Korea are probing how the virus entered the country, including the possibility that infected mosquitoes were transported by air current or ships.&nbsp;

The disease does not affect humans.&nbsp;

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An outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle has alarmed authorities in South Korea as the agricultural ministry said Wednesday (Oct 25) that it plans to complete the vaccination by early next month.

An outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle has alarmed authorities in South Korea as the agricultural ministry said Wednesday (Oct 25) that it plans to complete the vaccination by early next month. South Korea is aiming to contain the nationwide spread of the disease. As on Wednesday, it announced 29 new confirmed cases since the outbreak was first reported at a cattle farm last week. The first-ever outbreak of the disease in South Korea was reported on Friday, and since then, confirmed cases have been on the rise. Authorities have said that at least seven suspected cases are currently being probed. At a news briefing, Agriculture Ministry official Kwon Jae-han said, as quoted by the news agency Reuters, that the authorities are in talks with domestic and foreign companies to secure four million doses of vaccine by the end of this month. The ministry said that these many jabs would be sufficient to inoculate all the cows in the country. Also read: Bird flu detected in Antarctica region for the first time, experts raise concerns Kwon added, "Since the first outbreak of the lumpy skin disease at a cattle farm at Seosan in Chungnam province on October 19, there have been continuous outbreaks on the west coast, including the Chungnam and Gyeonggi provinces. Recently, a total of 29 new cases were reported in Eumseong county of Chungbuk province, and Yanggu county of Gangwon province." Considering the three weeks needed to develop protective antibodies against the disease, if the nationwide vaccination programme is completed without delay, the outbreak trend will be stabilised within November. "If the nationwide vaccine inoculation is completed as planned, the outbreak of lumpy skin disease is expected to stabilise within November given the three-week period needed to develop antibodies for immunisation," Kwon said during the media briefing. Also read: Scientists discover ancient tectonic plate that disappeared 20 million years ago What is lumpy skin disease? The lumpy skin disease is a highly infectious viral disease which causes blisters and reduces milk production. It is transmitted by blood-sucking insects such as mosquitoes, ticks and flies. It does not pose a risk to humans. The health authorities in South Korea are probing how the virus entered the country, including the possibility that infected mosquitoes were transported by air current or ships. The disease does not affect humans. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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How do you draw attention to the fact that the government promised you aid but never delivered it? The answer to that is "do something that can grab eyeballs".&nbsp;That's exactly what some organisations have done in India's western state of Gujarat.&nbsp;

Tired of waiting for promised government aid, charitable organisations that operate cattle shelters in Gujarat, have released thousands of cows onto government offices. Videos of the incident have now gone viral.

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According to reports, cattle have recently taken over roadways, local courts, and government structures in several districts of Gujarat.

BBC reports that the Gujarat state government's budget for this year included $61 million (INR 5 billion) for the upkeep of cow shelters and ageing animals. However, shelter managers claim that they are yet to receive any aid.

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They said that they feel "cheated" and that in spite of making numerous official petitions, no solutions had been provided.

According to The Indian Express, about 1,750 charitable trust-run cowsheds that house more than 450,000 cattle, participated in the protest.

"BJP-ruled states like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand are providing support. Even Congress-ruled Rajasthan is offering 50 rupees for one cow. So why has Gujarat failed to support cows?" the publication quoted Vipul Mali, general secretary of the Gujarat Gau Seva Sangh, which operates cow shelters for sick livestock, as saying.

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The minister for animal husbandry in Gujarat acknowledged that "administrative tangles" were to blame for the delay in aid and pledged to find a "positive solution" in a day or two.

Protesters have now of warned a larger agitation if their demands are not met by the end of the month.

The protest comes as India reels under the effects of lumpy skin disease. According to government figures, the disease has killed more than 5,800 cattle in Gujarat, and it is anticipated that another 170,000 have been infected.

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How do you draw attention to the fact that the government promised you aid but never delivered it? The answer to that is "do something that can grab eyeballs". That's exactly what some organisations have done in India's western state of Gujarat.

How do you draw attention to the fact that the government promised you aid but never delivered it? The answer to that is "do something that can grab eyeballs". That's exactly what some organisations have done in India's western state of Gujarat. Tired of waiting for promised government aid, charitable organisations that operate cattle shelters in Gujarat, have released thousands of cows onto government offices. Videos of the incident have now gone viral. Watch them here: 10,000 Cows Released on the Roads of Gujarat's Banaskanth in Protest Against BJP.#GujaratElection2022 #cow #BJP pic.twitter.com/sfmZ8BI41G — Knowledge Flow (@knowledgeflow1) September 27, 2022 × BJP govt in Gujarat promised 500cr budget for cow shelter homes but allegedly, did not release even a pie.. In massive protest, cow shelter homes trustees released cows against the government’s failure to give funds Now compare this with funds released for minority benefits pic.twitter.com/4BovBh1ua0 — Ritu #सत्यसाधक (@RituRathaur) September 25, 2022 × According to reports, cattle have recently taken over roadways, local courts, and government structures in several districts of Gujarat. BBC reports that the Gujarat state government's budget for this year included $61 million (INR 5 billion) for the upkeep of cow shelters and ageing animals. However, shelter managers claim that they are yet to receive any aid. Also read | Watch: Netizens are in awe of this 200-year-old jackfruit tree in Tamil Nadu They said that they feel "cheated" and that in spite of making numerous official petitions, no solutions had been provided. According to The Indian Express, about 1,750 charitable trust-run cowsheds that house more than 450,000 cattle, participated in the protest. "BJP-ruled states like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand are providing support. Even Congress-ruled Rajasthan is offering 50 rupees for one cow. So why has Gujarat failed to support cows?" the publication quoted Vipul Mali, general secretary of the Gujarat Gau Seva Sangh, which operates cow shelters for sick livestock, as saying. Also read | Week after $3 million lottery win, Indian man says he's surrounded by people asking for money The minister for animal husbandry in Gujarat acknowledged that "administrative tangles" were to blame for the delay in aid and pledged to find a "positive solution" in a day or two. Protesters have now of warned a larger agitation if their demands are not met by the end of the month. The protest comes as India reels under the effects of lumpy skin disease. According to government figures, the disease has killed more than 5,800 cattle in Gujarat, and it is anticipated that another 170,000 have been infected. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Indian government is speeding up vaccination of cattle as the lumpy skin disease claims the lives of 67,000 bovines since the outbreak was first reported in July.

The disease is mainly spread in 11 states Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Jammu &amp; Kashmir. Some stray cases of the disease are also reported from Andhra Pradesh and Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands. While Maharashtra, too, has sounded alert.

&nbsp;Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department Secretary Jatindra Nath Swain said that the ministry has asked states to accelerate the inoculation process on war footing to curb the spread of the disease.

&nbsp;“States are currently using the 'goat pox' vaccine to control lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle," he told PTI news agency.

The official added that the commercial launch of a new vaccine called 'Lumpi-ProVacInd', which is being developed by two institutes of Agri research body ICAR, will take the next "three to four months”.

Swain said that the ‘goat-pox vaccine’ is "100 per cent effective" and almost 15 million doses have already administered to the ill cattle in affected states. The population of cattle in India is 20 million.

Though the new virus outbreak has emerged as the biggest challenge to the dairy sector, most private milk producers have claimed that disease had no big impact on milk production, adding that the country is poised with surplus milk in inventories, but some have questioned this assessment.

Lumpy skin disease is a contagious viral disease that affects cattle. It causes fever, nodules on the skin and can also lead to death.

Meanwhile, officials in Maharashtra—where so far 42 animals have died and where the disease is spreading rapidly— are running an awareness campaign on the disease and also remain present in their areas of duty to provide immediate assistance to people.

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The Indian government is speeding up vaccination of cattle as the lumpy skin disease claims the lives of 67,000 bovines since the outbreak was first reported in July.

The Indian government is speeding up vaccination of cattle as the lumpy skin disease claims the lives of 67,000 bovines since the outbreak was first reported in July. The disease is mainly spread in 11 states Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. Some stray cases of the disease are also reported from Andhra Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. While Maharashtra, too, has sounded alert. Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department Secretary Jatindra Nath Swain said that the ministry has asked states to accelerate the inoculation process on war footing to curb the spread of the disease. “States are currently using the 'goat pox' vaccine to control lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle," he told PTI news agency. The official added that the commercial launch of a new vaccine called 'Lumpi-ProVacInd', which is being developed by two institutes of Agri research body ICAR, will take the next "three to four months”. Swain said that the ‘goat-pox vaccine’ is "100 per cent effective" and almost 15 million doses have already administered to the ill cattle in affected states. The population of cattle in India is 20 million. Though the new virus outbreak has emerged as the biggest challenge to the dairy sector, most private milk producers have claimed that disease had no big impact on milk production, adding that the country is poised with surplus milk in inventories, but some have questioned this assessment. Lumpy skin disease is a contagious viral disease that affects cattle. It causes fever, nodules on the skin and can also lead to death. Meanwhile, officials in Maharashtra—where so far 42 animals have died and where the disease is spreading rapidly— are running an awareness campaign on the disease and also remain present in their areas of duty to provide immediate assistance to people. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Lumpy skin disease: Indian govt accelerates vaccination as more cattle fall prey to virus

When a viral disease outbreak affects cattle, it causes substantial economic losses in affected countries. Apart from the loss of animal lives, all stakeholders in the cattle industry suffer the damages but the poor, small-scale and backyard farmers are hit hardest.

When a viral disease outbreak affects cattle, it causes substantial economic losses in affected countries. Apart from the loss of animal lives, all stakeholders in the cattle industry suffer the damages but the poor, small-scale and backyard farmers are hit hardest. Several reports of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in animals, mainly cows and buffaloes, emerged in the last few weeks in India. Here's everything you need to know about it: What is Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)? As per reports, over 4,000 cattle died as of August 8 due to this viral infection in India's western states like Rajasthan and Gujarat. Some media reports mentioned that LSD cases are reported in other states like Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. As per the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), LSD is "a vector-borne pox disease" that is "characterised by the appearance of skin nodules". The cattle owners and authorities in India are worried because of the severe outbreak. ALSO READ | Kashmir: Women in Kupwara are making special national flags for the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign What are the symptoms? India-based news agency PTI reported that the infected animals immediately start losing weight and may have fever and lesions in the mouth. The milk yield will also be reduced. Other symptoms include excessive nasal and salivary secretion. Pregnant cows and buffaloes often suffer miscarriage and in some cases, diseased animals can die due to it as well. How to tackle and prevent to tackle lumpy skin disease? The PTI report stated that a leading Indian-American veterinary doctor has called for mass vaccination of cattle. The doctor also recommended an immediate restriction on their inter-district movement. Ravi Murarka, who is the President of the American Association of Veterinarians of Indian-Origin told PTI on Saturday (August 6) that the mass vaccination of cattle and putting an immediate stop to their inter-district movement are the two major steps that are needed to prevent any further spread of the deadly disease. ALSO READ | Why is India a success story when it comes to gender diversity in airline industry? Murarka described the outbreak of the disease during the monsoon season as a "perfect storm". He added that talks have been initiated with experts on how to tackle the disease and send relevant vaccines to India at quick notice. Murarka said, "The situation is very serious in Rajasthan right now. It's important to control mosquitoes or keep the vector away from susceptible animals. Animals at risk should keep indoors at night to be away from mosquitoes." "Brushing animals at risk with lime, quicklime or slaked lime that forms a layer on skin and decreases the ability of mosquitoes to reach the skin is advisable," he added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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