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Russia reports Lumpy Skin Disease outbreak
Dr Evgeny Nepoklonov, Vice-minister at the Russian Ministry of Agriculture has reported an outbreak of lumpy skin disease at Dergachevsky in Saratov Oblast.
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) received on 13 June. According to the report, the outbreak was first observed on 5 June and confirmed 9 June.
The OIE reports that the affected population comprises cattle, wherein 12 animals showed signs of susceptibility, out of which one case was reported. The affected animal has been killed and disposed of.
On 9 June, a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test was carried out at the All-Russian Research Institute for Animal Health (FGBI-ARRIAH), confirming the presence of the lumpy skin disease virus.
The source of the outbreak has not yet been determined.
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