ANSEONG — South Korea has identified its first case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle this year, marking a continued concern for livestock health within the nation. The affected farm, located in Anseong about 65 kilometers south of Seoul, was confirmed to be breeding 80 cows.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Food and Rural Affairs, this is the first instance of LSD since November of the previous year, bringing the total confirmed cases to 107 since the disease's emergence in South Korea. In response to the outbreak, authorities have quarantined the farm and are implementing stringent control measures including the cordoning off of the affected area. Emergency vaccinations are also being deployed in nearby farms to halt further spread of the disease. LSD is notably aggressive, transmitted through mosquitoes and other blood-feeding insects, leading to severe symptoms such as skin lesions, fever, and a decrease in milk production, which can be fatal for the animals.