Goats

Capripoxviruses, including lumpy skin diseases virus (LSDV), sheeppox virus (SPPV), and goatpox Virus (GTPV), are a group of viruses that cause contagious diseases in animals. Characterised by skin lesions, pustules, and other systemic symptoms, these diseases can have a significant impact on animal health, welfare, and productivity. The ability to affect multiple species, including both…

Detection of PPR in Greece and Romania represents a significant geographical expansion of the virus within Europe. Greece and Romania were previously officially free of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), meaning that the disease had not been detected for at least 25 years. This viral infection poses a significant threat to sheep, goats, and certain…