Australia to import live lumpy skin disease so CSIRO can develop vaccine - ABC News

4/7/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 10 months ago
by Lucy Barbour

Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says there's a real risk the disease, which could devastate Australia's cattle industry, could be "blown in" from Indonesia.

Australia will import lumpy skin disease so scientists can develop a vaccine to prevent the infection spreading should it reach the nation's shores. Key points: