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To deal with outbreaks of nodular skin disease Lumpy skin disease is a viral disease affecting only cattle and not transmissible to humans. It is transmitted mainly by vectors (biting insects) and is characterized in particular by fever and nodules of various sizes on the animal’s skin. (DNC) bovine appeared in some wilayas of the country, prevention as well as the adoption of adequate measures, like a large disinfection, remain the only bulwark to limit the spread of this vector-borne disease, and this while waiting for the availability of the vaccine. For the time being, the procedures for acquiring this vaccine are already underway.
Containing the epidemic and protecting livestock is the priority of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, we learned from a source in this ministerial department. For this, prevention remains the best way to avoid the spread of this disease which spreads, especially in summer, especially since this period characterized by high heat constitutes a favorable environment for its spread. Breeders must be vigilant and are especially called upon to adopt preventive measures.
This mainly involves a broad disinfection of premises and tools, restriction of movement and also the quarantine of contaminated cattle, pending the arrival of the vaccine, according to the department of Youcef Cherfa. They must also exercise caution and above all adopt the necessary hygiene measures to contain the disease, it was insisted at the ministry level. The latter also urges breeders to contact the nearest veterinarian in case of suspicion.
Measures have already been taken, knowing that several livestock markets are already closed. According to the same source, 25 wilayas have opted to close these markets, some as a precaution. “Some walis have taken this measure even though no cases have been recorded in their locality,” it was specified, noting that these local officials have the ability to take this action without an instruction from the central authority being given.
“The veterinary authority gives free rein to the walis,” it was reported. The walis therefore rely on the inspection reports of the veterinary services of the wilaya to make such a decision. We can cite the example of the wilaya of Médéa and Tizi Ouzou, which immediately reacted by ordering the closure of livestock markets.
The same source, which says that the appearance of the Bovine DNC Lumpy skin disease is a viral disease affecting only cattle and not transmissible to humans. It is transmitted mainly by vectors (biting insects) and is characterized in particular by fever and nodules of various sizes on the animal’s skin. in Algeria is a first, said that this disease is of vector origin contagious in cattle. Its transmission is mainly done by insect bites. “An insect that bites an animal affected by nodular skin disease and then bites a healthy animal transmits this disease,” it was explained, pointing out the impact of this disease in the event of spread.
The same source also mentioned the awareness-raising work carried out by the Department of Agriculture, which, it should be remembered, reacted immediately when the first outbreaks of bovine nodular skin disease appeared, which is a viral disease affecting only cattle and not transmissible to humans.
The ministry has therefore reassured breeders, stating that the situation is under control. “The ministry reassures breeders that the health situation is under control and that all necessary means of prevention and control are being mobilized in order to support professionals and prevent the spread of the disease in our livestock,” the ministry said. Procedures for acquiring the vaccine against this disease have already been initiated with the Pasteur Institute in order to strengthen the prevention and control system, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.