Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Sanjeevakumar Lalasangi, Suguna Rao, Byregowda SM, Chethan Kumar HB, Yogishardya R, Girish MH and Manjunatha Reddy GB

Abstract:
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a economic significant disease of cattle and buffaloes caused by lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) of the genus Capripoxvirus, family Poxviridae. The present study was conducted in state of Karnataka to understand the disease lesions and viral distribution in the internal organs. A total of 19 cattle were subjected for detailed post-mortem was conducted on animals died due to suspected LSD. Various internal organs were collected for confirmation of LSDV. The typical pox lesions were observed on all the internal organs and the LSDV was detected in all the internal organs of affected animals by conventional PCR for targeting P32 gene. In conclusion, based on the postmortem lesions and PCR the disease was confirmed as LSD. There is an urgent need for further controlled and large-scale field studies on pathological and epidemiological aspects of LSD in India for better design of prevention and control strategies such as mass vaccination and vector control.