With the outbreak of the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) among cattle in the Nuwara Eliya District, there is a growing tendency among dairy farmers to sell off their affected livestock.
Dr. Suresh Kumara, the Government Veterinary Surgeon in charge of the Kotagala-Talawakele division, reported that the district contributes 12 percent of the Central Province’s milk production.
The outbreak has led to the death of many milch cows, resulting in a sharp decline in milk output.
In response to the outbreak, affected dairy farmers have begun selling their LSD-infected cattle to slaughterhouses.
Dr. Kumara emphasized the need for vaccination to control the disease but noted that the necessary vaccine is currently unavailable.
(dailymirror.lk)
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