Infectious muskox reported in Thaıdene Nëné area
Although the disease is infectious it is not, however, life-threatening.
A muskox in the Thaıdene Nëné area has been reported with signs of Orf, also known as contagious pustular dermatitis. It’s essentially a very aggressive cold sore that can be transmitted to humans if exposed. Pus-filled blisters and thick scabs can be found on the animals’ lips, mouth, nose and…
