Vaccination campaign in Cambodia protects endangered wild cattle from highly contagious potentially fatal skin disease

Scientists from WCS and Cambodian ministries document first lumpy skin disease (LSD) case in wildlife - an endangered banteng. Suspected infection from nearby livestock. Vaccination campaign launched for cattle near protected areas. LSD, contagious and affecting domestic animals, transmitted by insects. Collaborative effort vaccinates 20,089 cattle, protects livestock, and conserves wildlife. One Health approach in action to safeguard biodiversity. Wildlife health surveillance ongoing. Study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science.