Mike Kavekotora unpacks the implication and impact of the Lumpy Skin Disease

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The Lumpy Skin Disease  aka LSD is a highly contagious viral disease that affects cattle and is transmitted through biting insects. In response, the Directorate of Veterinary Services, or DVS, has rolled out extensive vaccination campaigns — successfully vaccinating thousands of cattle across multiple regions. Alongside this, stringent export and movement control measures are now in place to curb the spread and safeguard both local and international markets.

To break this all down and help farmers understand what these control measures mean on the ground is Mike Kavekotora, a respected voice in the agricultural sector.