Training day: DPI experts control (simulated) Lumpy Skin Disease

Alex Crowe
Updated March 8 2018 - 4:42pm, first published 1:00pm
CONTROL CENTRE: Agriculture experts bunker down for major training exercise on infectious disease. Photo: ANDREW MURRAY 0306AMDPI2
CONTROL CENTRE: Agriculture experts bunker down for major training exercise on infectious disease. Photo: ANDREW MURRAY 0306AMDPI2

Cattle that contract Lumpy Skin Disease develop multiple nodules – lumpy skin – with the affected animals often suffering permanent damage to their hides, reduced milk production, poor growth and premature deaths.

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Alex Crowe

Alex Crowe

Science and Environment Reporter

Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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