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Lumpy skin disease in southern Africa : a review of the disease and aspects of control

Year: 2001

Type: article

Abstract: This article reviews some of the important aspects of lumpy skin disease (LSD) that may impact on its successful control. A resurgence of the disease in the last decade has highlighted some constraints of the Neethling strain vaccine, but there is no evidence of vaccine breakdowns owing to the presence of heterologous field strains. More research is needed on epidemiology and transmission of LSD in South Africa to formulate control measures.

Source: Journal of the South African Veterinary Association

DOI: 10.4102/jsava.v72i2.619

Authors: P. Hunter, D. Wallace

Language: English

Topic: Poxvirus research and outbreaks

Subfield: Virology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $65

Funder: University of Pretoria