AL-AHSA: An outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD) has been discovered in cattle in Al-Ahsa which is an area with many cows. All necessary measures have been taken to protect the livestock, said Mahmoud Al-Shuaibi of the Agriculture Department in Al-Ahsa.
“Al-Ahsa Agriculture Department, with the cooperation of the municipality and police forces, has prepared field teams under the supervision of Nabil Al-Muslim, livestock chairman, to control the spread of LSD,” said Al-Shuaibi.
“The teams include detection and immunization, disposal, pest control, along with awareness and education represented by veterinary guidance. About 33,890 cattle have been examined and 30,384 immunized. The number of destroyed animals is 2,432,” he said.
Al-Shuaibi said that the Ministry of Agriculture had banned the sale of cattle in the markets. He confirmed that compensation had been paid to all owners of the destroyed cows by a committee designed for this purpose with members from several government agencies.
LSD poses no threat to humans. It can cause fever and nodules of varying size on the skin, mucous membranes and internal organs, along with chronic weakness and skin lesions.
Biting insects spread the disease and vaccines are available, but there is no specific treatment for infected animals. The disease is currently endemic in most African countries where it was first identified in Zambia in 1929 and then spread north.
Viral disease threatens livestock in Al-Ahsa
Viral disease threatens livestock in Al-Ahsa
Saudi Post issues commemorative stamps for Riyadh Air
- Issue highlights important moment, preserves notable chapter
- SPL keen to document key milestones on Kingdom’s journey
JEDDAH: The Saudi Post (SPL), in collaboration with Riyadh Air, has issued commemorative stamps to mark the launch of the new national carrier’s inaugural flights in October, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The SR3 stamps mark Riyadh Air’s preparatory operational phase and commemorate the beginning of operations for the Kingdom’s carrier, which aims to serve more than 100 destinations worldwide.
Fahd Al-Abdulaziz, SPL’s general manager of corporate communications, said the organization was proud to issue the commemorative stamps and noted that it reflected SPL’s role in documenting key national milestones.
He added that the launch of Riyadh Air flights represented a strategic milestone in the aviation sector, strengthening the Kingdom’s global connectivity and supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
SPL issued a commemorative stamp earlier this month marking the inclusion of the Al-Faw Archaeological Area on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making it the Kingdom’s eighth location to receive the prestigious designation.
The Saudi Post, in collaboration with the General Entertainment Authority, issued a series of commemorative stamps in September to mark celebrations of the Kingdom’s 95th Saudi National Day under the slogan “Our Pride is in Our Nature.”
SPL issues commemorative stamps to coincide with major national events and significant international occasions.
Each stamp highlights an important moment or preserves a notable chapter in Saudi history, making them sought after by stamp collectors worldwide and historians keen to document the Kingdom’s journey.
