Don't vaccinate animals with 'Lumpy Skin Disease' - vet

Farmers have been advised to refrain from vaccinating animals that already have signs of Lumpy Skin Disease.

Veterinary Officer at Gantsi, Dr Olebogeng Sengwaketse, said yesterday in an interview that animals that already have the clinical disease only need to be treated for secondary infections that can take advantage of the wounds and the lumps. 

He said that instead of vaccines, animals should be given antibiotics, especially those with sulphur to prevent secondary bacterial infections.  He said the vaccine will only worsen the condition. 

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