Australia prepares for potential lumpy skin disease spread in South-East Asia, a threat to livestock industries and exports.

Australia is on high alert for the potential spread of lumpy skin disease, affecting cattle and buffalo, across South-East Asia. With no cases in Australia yet, authorities are developing a model to predict and prepare for the disease's potential arrival and spread. The viral disease, not a threat to humans, could lead to significant consequences for the nation's livestock industries and exports if detected.

March 05, 2024
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