Thailand slows down the import of cattle and buffalo from Myanmar for 90 days after a lumpy skin disease outbreak

Published 2021년 5월 24일

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Thailand's Department of Livestock Development is taking measures to control the outbreak of 'Lumbini Skin' disease in cattle and buffalo, including surveillance and prevention. The department has also temporarily halted the importation of cattle or buffalo carcasses from Myanmar due to an outbreak of the disease there. The department also assured that no cows with the disease are being sold. Farmers with questions or in need of aid can contact the Bureau of Animal Disease Control and Treatment. The department is also conducting a 'Kick-off' campaign to prevent and eliminate Lumbini Skin Disease, which includes mobile veterinary units and the distribution of insecticides to farmers, and is expected to be completed by 31 May 2021.

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Veterinarian Sorawit Thani To, Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development revealed to the "economic base" that the situation of the outbreak of "Lumbini Skin" in cattle - buffalo, which is an emerging disease in Thailand at this time. The Department of Livestock. Has accelerated the aid and control of the outbreak in strict accordance with the measures set forth including surveillance, prevention, and temporary announcement of the epidemic zone. In the past, the agency ordered to postpone the importation of cattle or buffalo carcasses from Myanmar, which was announced in the Government Gazette. From 18 December 2020 and shall be effective for 90 days following the announcement date. This is because the World Animal Health Organization (OIE) has reported an outbreak of lumpy skin in the Myanmar area. The anthrax can spread widely. It is caused by the movement of animals or carcasses that are sick or dead by the epidemic. To different areas And the latest has been ...

Source: Ththansettakij