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News:The Chinese Government has issued warnings against import of cattle from India after India submitted lumpy skin disease virus in cattle to the World Organization of Animal Health(OIE).
Facts:
About Lumpy Skin disease:
- Lumpy Skin disease is an infectious disease in cattle that reduces milk production, causes infertility, poor growth and chronic debility.
- The disease is caused by the virus Poxviridae. The virus is also called the Neethling virus.
- The disease causes permanent damage to the skin of the animals and hence has great economic implications.
Additional information:
About OIE:
- The World Organisation for Animal Health(OIE) is an intergovernmental organisation responsible for improving animal health worldwide.
- It was created by the International Agreement of 25 January 1924 signed by 28 countries.In 2018,the OIE consists of 182 Member Countries and Territories.
- The OIE’s financial resources are derived principally from regular annual contributions backed up by voluntary contributions from Member Countries.
- It is also recognised as a reference organisation by the World Trade Organization(WTO).
