The number of cattle farms with confirmed lumpy skin disease (LSD) infections has surpassed 100, 27 days after the nation’s first case was reported on October 20.

According to quarantine authorities, three new infections were reported in Gochang, North Jeolla Province and Buyeo in South Chungcheong on Thursday, bringing the total to 101 cases as of 8 a.m. Friday. It marks the first time the disease was reported in Buyeo. 

Tests remain underway for three additional suspected cases.

LSD is a virus transmitted by blood-feeding insects, such as flies and mosquitoes, causing fever and skin nodules in infected cattle. It does not affect humans.