Lumpy skin disease outbreak detected at Ernst livestock research center near Moscow

According to the channel, the Moscow Region Ministry of Agriculture and Food has established an infected zone extending three kilometers around the outbreak site. It includes the settlement of Dubrovitsy and eight nearby villages.

The at-risk zone covers Podolsk and other settlements within the same urban district. It also includes seven villages belonging to the Domodedovo urban district.

Access to the outbreak site by unauthorized persons and vehicle entry are restricted. Exceptions apply to employees, specialists and vehicles needed to maintain essential services for residents.

Animals susceptible to the disease may be removed from the outbreak site only for slaughter. Mass events involving such animals are prohibited in both the infected and at-risk zones. Bringing in unvaccinated cattle is also prohibited.

Milk from sick animals must be destroyed. The same requirement applies to milk from animals suspected of being infected.