Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a highly contagious viral disease of cattle and buffalo. Infection typically includes symptoms like fever, 2-5 cm sized skin nodules, abortion in pregnant animals, depression and reduction in milk yield. The disease can result in animal welfare issues and significant production losses.
Lumpy skin disease has spread to 15 states and affected more than 20 lakh animals, according to government data. The Centre had last month said more than 67,000 animals have died since the outbreak of the lumpy skin disease in July.
