By Khairul Azran Hussin
SHAH ALAM, June 3 — The Selangor government along with the Veterinary Services Department (VSD) is monitoring the spread of lumpy skin disease (LSD) among cattle and buffaloes in the state.
State executive councillor for agriculture Ir Izham Hashim said they view the disease that was first detected in Sabak Bernam and Hulu Selangor seriously, especially with the upcoming sacrificial ritual during Aidiladha.
“We received reports there are two cases of LSD in Selangor, this situation is worrying because it has a big impact on the food supply and the livestock industry.
“Cattle or buffalo breeders are urged to contact the relevant agencies if there is a skin infection on their livestock,” he said Agro Prihatin launching ceremony at the Selangor State Secretariat Building here yesterday.
The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) yesterday detected the disease in 42 cows imported from Thailand that were quarantined.
The animals are part of the 1,434 cattle imported on April 26, which were segregated before being allowed into the country.
LSD disease has been spreading in Asia since 2019, infecting livestock in Bangladesh, India, China, Thailand and most recently Laos.
