EPIZOOTOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TERRITORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN ON BOVINE LUMPY SKIN DISEASE IN FOR 2016-2021
The article presents a retrospective analysis of epizootological monitoring of lumpy skin disease (LSD). A retrospective analysis of the epizootic situation of lumpy skin disease over the past 10 years in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan shows that the disease was first registered in early July 2016. The data on the density of cattle and the number of imported cattle are presented, thanks to which it is possible to assess the risks of introduction and spread of lumpy skin disease on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In addition, data on monitoring studies using ELISA and PCR-RV methods are reflected. The article also reflects data on vaccines used in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the intensity of immunity in the post-vaccination period. The effectiveness of vaccination against lumpy skin disease is shown on the example of the West Kazakhstan region. Possible ways of introduction and spread of lumpy skin disease in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan are presented. The originality of the article lies in the presentation of new data on epizootological monitoring lumpy skin disease for 2021, generalization and comparison of available data from 2016. In addition, data on the first outbreak of lumpy skin disease in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2016 are reflected.