Van Blerk, ChrisUniversity of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary ScienceMnguni, Hlengiwe2022-03-072022-03-072022-03-01http://hdl.handle.net/2263/84358News article with colour photos about what's happening at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria.Originally published on the University of Pretoria's websiteOriginally published as HTML file, converted to PDF with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Version 9.0.0.The rise in cases of lumpy skin disease in South Africa could have a severe economic impact, as the disease weakens livestock, permanently damages hides, and can lead to 10% more deaths and abortions, experts have warned. “This year’s above-average rainfall has led to an increased risk of insect-transmitted diseases. We’re seeing increasing numbers of lumpy skin disease outbreaks in cattle in South Africa,” Professor Jannie Crafford of the University of Pretoria Faculty of Veterinary Science’s Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases (DVTD) said.3 pages : colour photosPDF fileen©2022 University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science. Provided for educational and preservation purposes only. It may not be downloaded, reproduced, or distributed in any format without written permission of the copyright owner.Faculty of Veterinary Science, News media coverage ofLumpy skin disease -- South AfricaInsect-transmitted diseases -- South AfricaCattle -- DiseasesVeterinary medicine -- Press coverageVeterinary medicine -- South AfricaVeterinary science activities SDG-01SDG-01: No povertyVeterinary science activities SDG-02SDG-02: Zero hungerText