OCCURRENCES OF LUMPY SKIN DISEASE (LSD) IN CATTLE AT SATURIA UPAZILA IN MANIKGANJ DISTRICT

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.