LSD
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)
26/06/20
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In a collaborative endeavor aimed at fostering knowledge exchange among regional stakeholders, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and Sciensano, the EU Reference Laboratory on LSD, jointly organized an impactful online seminar focused on laboratory diagnostics and vaccines for Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) on December 13, 2023. This event served as a crucial follow-up to the recommendations from the last SGE on LSD-12 held in March 2023.
The seminar attracted participants from veterinary laboratories and faculties of veterinary medicine across eight countries, namely Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. A total of 36 professionals, including veterinarians, researchers, and educators, actively engaged in discussions and shared insights during the event.
The seminar benefited greatly from the expertise of trainers from Sciensano – the EU Reference Laboratory on LSD based in Brussels (Belgium). These experts delivered comprehensive sessions covering various aspects crucial to the understanding and control of Lumpy Skin Disease.
The agenda was thoughtfully structured to provide a holistic view of the current LSD epidemiological situation in the World, along with in-depth discussions on laboratory diagnostics and vaccine production.
The agenda included:
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the attendees, who actively posed questions to the experts. The interactive nature of the event facilitated an exchange of valuable insights, contributing to a deeper understanding of Lumpy Skin Disease diagnostics and its control.
Feedback from participants highlighted the success of the seminar, expressing appreciation for the expertise shared and the opportunity for cross-border collaboration.
This joint initiative confirmed its effectiveness and usefulness, fostering collaboration among veterinary professionals from diverse countries and regions in the future. By providing a platform for shared learning and expert guidance, WOAH and Sciensano continue to play pivotal roles in advancing global efforts to combat animal diseases.
| Current Lumpy Skin Disease virus epidemiology
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Nick De Regge, Scientist Head of Service Exotic and vector-borne diseases |
| Laboratory technical information on LSD Serology | Andy Haegeman Scientist Exotic and vector-borne diseases |
| Laboratory technical information on LSD Virology | Andy Haegeman Scientist Exotic and vector-borne diseases |
| Recommendations for LSDv vaccines from safety and efficacy studies | Nick De Regge, Scientist Head of Service Exotic and vector-borne diseases |
| Requirements for vaccine production quality control | Nina Krešić Scientist Exotic and vector-borne diseases |
