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SAT-1 Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus in Egypt: A New Challenge for the Livestock Industry Introduction            Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) remains one of the most economically devastating viral diseases affecting cloven-hoofed animals, including cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats, and pigs. The disease causes severe production losses through reduced milk yield, weight loss, reproductive problems, and mortality in young animals. For decades, …

• Medical Blogs
• August 29, 2026

Lumpy Skin Disease and Its Impact on Herd Body Weight: The Hidden Economic Loss   Introduction Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is one of the most significant viral diseases affecting cattle worldwide. Caused by the Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV), a member of the Capripoxvirus genus, the disease has become endemic in many regions across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. …

• Medical Blogs
• June 22, 2020