Lumpy Skin Disease: Import of cattle, buffaloes from Thailand suspended


PETALING JAYA: The import of cattle and buffaloes from Thailand will be suspended with immediate effect due to the transmission of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in 41 provinces there, says the Veterinary Services Department (DVS).

DVS said this decision was made to curb the transmission of LSD from Thailand to protect the nation’s ruminant industry.

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