Farmers urged to vaccinate cattle against Lumpy Skin

Calf attacked by lumpy skin disease
Calf attacked by lumpy skin disease

FRANCISTOWN: The director of Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Dr. Letlhogile Modisa has urged farmers across the country to vaccinate their cattle against Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD).

According to Botswana government portal, LSD is described as an infectious disease of cattle caused by a virus and it is commonly known as nkokomane in Setswana. The disease is characterised by the eruption of nodules on the skin and other parts of the body.

Through a press statement released to different media houses recently, Modisa said their department has received reported cases of LSD in some parts of the country.

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