An outbreak of infectious nodular dermatitis was identified in previously prosperous Afghanistan

Published 2022년 7월 5일

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An outbreak of infectious nodular dermatitis in cattle has been reported in Afghanistan, in a region in the Lagman province. The disease, which affects the lymphatic system and causes the formation of skin nodes, has not been previously detected in the country. The disease can cause significant economic damage to animal husbandry, leading to a decrease in milk yield and body weight of animals, temporary or permanent infertility of bulls, and the death of sick animals.

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An outbreak of infectious nodular dermatitis in cattle (cattle) was detected in Afghanistan, the country was previously free from this disease, follows from the message of the Information and Analytical Center of Rosselkhoznadzor. The focus of the disease was registered in a personal subsidiary plot in the region of Lagman province. The unfavorable farm contains 12 heads of cattle, two individuals fell ill. Infectious nodular dermatitis of cattle (lumpy dermatitis, skin tubercle) is a contagious infectious disease characterized by prolonged fever, damage to the lymphatic system, swelling of the subcutaneous tissue and internal organs, the formation of skin nodes (tubercles), damage to the eyes and mucous membranes. The disease is included in the list of contagious (including especially dangerous) animal diseases, in the event of which quarantine is ...

Source: Milknews