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Dairy farmers already contribute levies to several organisations.
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Dairy farmers already contribute levies to several organisations.
More than 2,000 cattle died of lumpy skin disease in Madhes Province. It is a huge toll on livestock, thereby impacting agriculture and income.
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) has become a grave concern in Nepal, causing an alarming number of cattle and buffalo deaths. As more than 50,000 animals have fallen victim to this highly contagious viral disease since its outbreak in April, it's crucial for farmers to be vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their livestock.
The federal government is reassuring Indonesian authorities that Australian animal exports are free from the deadly Lumpy Skin Disease.
Australian cattle remains free from Lumpy Skin Disease despite Indonesia pausing exports from four producers.