Emergence of Lumpy Skin Disease in Greece, 2015

• DOI: 10.1111/tbed.12497
• Publication Date: 2016-03-19T07:15:39Z
• Authors: K. E. Tasioudi; S. E. Antoniou; P. Iliadou; A. Sachpatzidis; E. Plevraki; E. I. Agianniotaki; C. Fouki; O. Mangana-Vougiouka; E. Chondrokouki; C. Dile
• Keywords: Disease Control

Lumpy skin disease was first reported in the EU, Greece, August 2015. Until end of December 2015, six regional units have been affected northern Greece and island Limnos. This article presents epidemiological situation, diagnosis, control measures including emergency vaccination preliminary conclusions from experience gained.