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PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease – Lebanon: (NL) ex Syria, susp, RFI

Lumpy Skin Disease -- LebanonThe Agriculture Ministry announced Friday [22 Jul 2016] that it is following up on a suspected outbreak of cowpox that was found in bovine in North Lebanon's Akkar. The ministry's Animal Resources Directorate said that it sent a team of veterinarians to assess the epidemic in the area by examining the cows, taking samples, and sending them to the labs. The team also checked on the origin of the affected cattle and gave farmers instructions on how to manage the issue. Read more [...]