Agri Hour: 16 September, Dr Berry Mutowembwa

One of the main diseases to be on the lookout for when biting flies are noticed in livestock herds, is lumpy skin. According to Dr Berry Mutowembwa, a veterinarian at the Agricultural Research Council, lumpy skin is a viral disease that is spread by biting flies. When infection occurs, lumps are formed on the skin of the animal. OFM News’ Elsabé Richard spoke to him about this disease…