Introduction of Lumpy Skin Disease in Italy in 2025: health response, outbreak control and European perspectives
The 1st article describes the initial phases of the emergency, the measures adopted for the containment and eradication of the disease, and the coordination among the different institutional levels.
It also discusses the European context, highlighting the challenges related to transboundary spread and the importance of shared prevention and control strategies...
Francesca Dall’Acqua, Alessandra Di Giuseppe
The 2nd article provides an updated overview of the international epidemiological situation of the disease, emphasising its persistent impact on the global livestock sector. Recent dynamics observed in Europe are analysed, including episodes of re-emergence in previously disease-free countries...
Santina Grazioli, Tiziana Trogu
The 3rd article analyses the recent evolution of the disease across the European continent, showing how incursions recorded in South-Eastern Europe have marked a significant shift in the epidemiological scenario.
Through a reconstruction of the chronology of events and the dynamics of spread, the article highlights the increasing pressure from endemic areas and the role of animal movements in virus dissemination. ...
Selene Corsini
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