Another in Muravera and a further one in Villaputzu. The number of outbreaks of lumpy skin disease in Sardinia has risen to three, according to confirmation from the Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Abruzzo, an Italian reference center.

According to the national veterinary epidemiological bulletin, the number of infected animals increased from five (all calves born to vaccinated mothers) to seven: four have died, and the carcasses have already been disposed of. The cases were detected on three farms, which together house 178 cattle.

The regional health department, led by Alessandra Todde, had reassured the public upon discovering the first case two months after the six-month ban on travel. "The situation is under control," the statement read.

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