To the problem of nodular dermatitis of cattle

Abstract

The purpose. To study epizootic situation and possible paths of spread nodular dermatitis, and also to determine measures on control of infestation. Methods. Data of International epizootic office and national databases on safety and quality of animal production are analyzed; stuffs and publications connected to the problem of nodular dermatitis are studied. Results. Analysis is made of state-of-the-art epizootic situation on nodular dermatitis in the world. Features of development of disease are mapped and data about the virus which is etiological agent of nodular dermatitis are generalized. Also the vector of spread of the infestant to the continental Europe is specified. Possible ways of on control of infestation with nodular dermatitis are outlined. Conclusions. Considering high contageousness, transboundary of nodular dermatitis, its prompt extending to the countries of the continental Europe, real threat of hit of the infestant in Ukraine from neighbouring states is determined.