A lumpy skin disease outbreak in South Sudan’s Lakes Region has resulted in the death of at least 273 cattle, while 5,024 animals have been infected, according to a Radio Tamazuj report.
Of those animals affected, 3,588 have recovered, but 1,480 remain sick. The disease has spread across eight counties, impacting cattle and goats in villages and camps. Lakes State Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries Samuel Gai has called on the national government and partners for urgent support as the lumpy skin disease outbreak continues.
Local farmers report that calves are particularly vulnerable and stress the need for medical aid to contain the spread.
