lumpy skin disease
Giraffe deaths caused by lumpy skin disease
Giraffe mortalities may have been caused by lumpy skin disease (LSD), the Namibian Agricultural Union reported in their weekly newsletter dated 8 May 2026. Last year, from mid-April to the end of May, Namibia experienced an unusual wave of giraffe mortalities across large parts of the country. Farmers reported[...]
Lumpy skin disease outbreak in Namibia
Eight cases of lumpy skin disease have been reported at villages in the Okakarara region of Namibia. According to South African dr Faffa Malan, Managing Director of the Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa (RuVasa), the disease is widely spread throughout the southern African region. The Namibian Directorate of[...]
Tick-borne diseases of Zimbabwe: Lumpy skin disease (LSD)
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a viral disease that occurs across the globe. It is a transboundary disease that is categorised as a notifiable disease by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). The disease is caused by lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) that belongs to the family Poxviridae,[...]
Vaccinate in time: Lumpy skin disease is a socio-economic threat
There is no treatment available for lumpy skin disease (LSD). Only the symptoms can be relieved at a very high cost. A farmer has to be vigilant and move regularly amongst his cattle to pick up any early signs of LSD. The other, smarter option is to vaccinate in[...]