Abstract:
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is an economically important viral disease of cattle
in Bangladesh. The current study was conducted from April 2020 to July 2020
with the objectives of investigating the occurrences of Lumpy Skin Disease
(LSD) at Saturia Upazila of Manikganj District. A total of 104 cattle from
different unions of the upazila were the study subjects. Cattle were examined
for the presence of skin lesions for confirmation of LSD. The results of the
study revealed that the overall prevalence of LSD was 44.2% in cattle.
Significantly (p<0.05) highest prevalence (37%) was occurred on June 2020.
Moreover, the young cattle less than two years (73.9%) were significantly
(p<0.001) higher for LSD with the significant (p<0.001) skin lesions in whole
body (73.9%). Significantly (p<0.05) higher Prevalence (62.5%) was found for
cross breed cattle. In addition, the animal non-vaccinated (76.1%), without
disinfectant (67.4%) and without fly repellent (78.3%) were significantly
(p<0.05) higher for LSD. In conclusion, the young cattle of cross breed were at
highest risk for the disease. LSD can be reduced by using disinfectant and by
controlling vectors with fly repellent. Regular annual vaccination and
awareness creation for cattle owners are highly recommended.
Description:
A Thesis
Submitted to the Department of Animal
Production and Management, Faculty of
Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine,
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka,
in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN
ANIMAL SCIENCE
Semester: January - June, 2021
