One Additional Case of Lumpy Skin Disease Over the Weekend, Total 78 Cases... Vaccination Rate at 91%

The number of cattle affected by Lumpy Skin Disease increased by one case over the weekend, bringing the total number of cases to 78.

According to the Lumpy Skin Disease Central Accident Response Headquarters on the 6th, as of 8 a.m., a total of 78 cases have occurred across 26 cities and counties. Currently, three tests are underway.

The number of additional confirmed cases is decreasing. Following two cases on the 3rd, only one additional case was reported on the 4th.

The Central Accident Response Headquarters plans to complete vaccination of all cattle nationwide by the 10th through an emergency vaccination order. According to the headquarters, as of 2 p.m. on the 5th, 3,706,000 out of 4,076,000 heads of cattle (90.9%) have been vaccinated.

The government expects the trend of Lumpy Skin Disease cases to stabilize by the end of this month, considering the antibody formation period (three weeks after vaccination), if nationwide vaccination is completed smoothly. Approximately three weeks after nationwide vaccination is completed, experts will evaluate the situation and defense levels to review adjustments to the culling range of affected farms.

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