Confirmed cases of Seoul Lumpiskin rise to 105... 2 additional cases in Cheongju and Gochang

The Lumpyskin Central Accident Response Headquarters (CARH) announced that the number of confirmed cases of Lumpyskin in cattle nationwide increased to 105 as of the morning of the 19th.

Officials from the quarantine authorities are conducting disinfection work at a Korean beef farm in Gimcheon, Gyeongbuk, where Lumpy Skin Disease has occurred.
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From the 20th of last month to the 17th of this month, 103 cases were confirmed, and 2 additional cases were reported yesterday in Cheongju, Chungbuk, and Gochang, Jeonbuk.

Lumpyskin is a viral disease transmitted by blood-sucking insects such as mosquitoes and biting flies, causing symptoms such as high fever and skin nodules (lumps) in infected cattle.

The CARH is conducting strengthened quarantine measures with farms and local governments. First, quarantine management has been reinforced at affected farms. These farms will have restrictions on the movement of people and vehicles for 4 weeks, and a dedicated management system for affected farms has been introduced, with local government personnel closely monitoring them. Clinical tests are conducted at least once a week along with periodic detailed inspections, and after 4 weeks, detailed cattle tests, environmental tests, and on-site inspections are performed; if no abnormalities are found, movement restrictions will be lifted. Even after lifting movement restrictions, clinical tests for all livestock will be conducted once a month for 6 months for ongoing management.

Additionally, in high-risk cities and counties, professional pest control companies will be utilized to thoroughly disinfect and control both inside and outside farms. Disinfection management for feed trucks entering farms within quarantine zones and inspections to ensure compliance with farm quarantine measures will also be strengthened.

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