Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
ABC News
ABC News
National

New modelling shows lumpy skin disease risk reduced for Australia, as cattle industry warns against complacency

Ausvet modelling shows the risk of a lumpy skin disease incursion in Australia is lower than previously estimated. (Supplied: DAWE/Shutterstock)

The risk of a serious livestock disease making its way to Australia is lower than authorities first expected, but cattle producers remain nervous about the threat.  

Lumpy skin disease (LSD) was detected in Indonesia in early 2022, putting Australia's cattle industry on high alert.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.