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Whilst lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a new and emerging disease for many people, others have been battling with it for decades. Their experience of the serious impact it has and how to control it can benefit those trying to stop its spread in new regions. In this issue, we are delighted to invite you to read an experienced practitioner’s take on LSD from over 42 years of cattle practice in Underberg, South Africa.
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Avian influenza outbreaks continue to persist in Europe and Asia, and China has confirmed the world’s first human case of H7N4 bird flu. Thailand faces a spike in rabies cases across the country, with six human deaths since the beginning of this year. WHO reviews priority pathogens that can threaten public health in 2018, and the European Food Safety Authority has confirmed effectiveness of vaccination after a drop in lumpy skin disease cases by 95% in the Balkans.
A list of scientific articles published during the last quarter with hyperlinks for ease of access. The focus is on field and epidemiological papers with relevance for those working in this area.
When deciding where to focus precious resources, which transboundary diseases should be prioritised? And once diseases have been selected, what is the most effective way to raise awareness? Various tools exist to help rank and prioritise diseases and, although diverse criteria and weightings can be applied, some diseases will keep appearing near the top of different priority lists. This month we take a look at prioritising exotic animal pathogens for Europe, as well as a regional training program on African swine fever that required the collaboration of several countries.