The seventh meeting of the standing group of experts on lumpy skin disease (SGE LSD7) took place in Ohrid, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, on 18 and 19 October 2018.

The main objectives of the SGE LSD7 were to have an update on the epidemiological and vaccination situation in each country, and to agree on a coordinated vaccination exit strategy. Fourteen countries attended the meeting, The countries presented epidemiological situation, activities and plans in terms of vaccination. EFSA presented the report on LSD control and surveillance, just published, the EU reference laboratory for LSD its current activities, and the EuFMD the surveillance programme implemented in the Thrace region.

• View the meeting presentations here