Mohale’s Hoek, Jan. 15 — The District Veterinary Dr. Makhalanyane Mohapi has urged farmers to look out for signs of Lumpy Skin Disease in cattle and report anything suspicious to her office.
Dr. Mohapi stated this during an interview with the Agency, by indicating that among other clear signs of the disease include swollen lymph, skin lumps, discharge from nose and eyes and excessive drooling.
Dr. Mohapi further encouraged farmers to prepare their livestock for the dipping process expected to be carried in the coming week, noting the process is critical as it removes lice and ticks, while cleaning and improving the quality of fibre.
She further indicated that constant dipping and vaccination of sheep against sheep scab, plays a pivotal role in the overall life span of livestock.
The Lumpy Skin Disease cases have been reported in Maseru, Leribe, Butha-Buthe, Berea, Mafeteng and Mohale’s Hoek districts respectively, and the Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Mr. Thabo Mofosi, had previously warned farmers to isolate infected cattle from others.
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