Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) outbreak in cattle has affected many states in India since May 2022. The disease originated in Zambia in 1929. The disease first appeared in South Asia in July 2019, with Bangladesh reporting an outbreak. India reported its first ever Lumpy skin disease outbreak in August 2019. LSD is a contagious epizootic disease caused by the Capri pox virus, which spreads among cattle. The major mode of transmission is vectorborne. The current preventive measure include vaccination, movement control of bovine animals and quarantining, implementing biosecurity through vector control. There is no evidence that it can affect humans.
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