lumpy skin disease
Tick-borne diseases of Zimbabwe: Lumpy skin disease (LSD)
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a viral disease that occurs across the globe. It is a transboundary disease that is categorised as a notifiable disease by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). The disease is caused by lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) that belongs to the family Poxviridae,[...]
Vaccinate in time: Lumpy skin disease is a socio-economic threat
There is no treatment available for lumpy skin disease (LSD). Only the symptoms can be relieved at a very high cost. A farmer has to be vigilant and move regularly amongst his cattle to pick up any early signs of LSD. The other, smarter option is to vaccinate in[...]