Lumpy skin disease among cattle to hit milk production in Assam

Guwahati: Impending crisis looms over farmers as lumpy skin disease (LSD) has crept into many districts in Assam affecting cattle. LSD affects milk production which is major blow in a year where floods and COVID19 have destroyed livelihoods especially of those involved in the agriculture sector.

The disease is characterised by mild fever for 2-3 days followed by development of stiff, round cutaneous nodules on the skin all over the body. Symptoms may include lesions in mouth, pharynx and respiratory tract, reduction in milk production and infertility.

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