Lumpy Skin Disease Threatens Livestock Economy as Infections Surge

Lesotho is facing a rapidly escalating outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), with hundreds of cattle now infected and at least 19 deaths recorded so far, raising serious concerns about livestock health, farmer livelihoods and the State’s preparedness to contain the disease. Agriculture Minister Thabo Mofosi confirmed that 448 cattle have been diagnosed with LSD to date, warning that the figure is likely to rise as surveillance continues across the country. The most affected districts are Maseru with 163 cases,…Continue reading with a subscriptionSubscribe for full access to every story.Subscribe - M85/monthAlready a subscriber? Sign in Advertisement ...