lumpy cow virus

Lumpy skin disease: Can the virus be transferable to humans? Is milk safe to drink?

The Indian government is on high alert due to the viral outbreak called as Lumpy Skin Disease, which affects cattle. To determine if it can spread to people, research is now being conducted at all levels.

 

Oct 11, 2022, 19:15 PM IST

Over 2,100 cattle died, 60,000 affected by lumpy skin disease in Punjab so far, says official

Lumpy skin disease infects cows and buffaloes mainly through vectors like blood-feeding insects. It leads to the formation of nodes on the animal's skin or hide that look like lumps, fever, runny nose, reduced milk yield and difficulty in eating.

Aug 13, 2022, 18:11 PM IST

The havoc of Lumpy disease spreading among animals in Rajasthan

Lumpy Skin Disease: In Rajasthan, the havoc of Lumpy disease spreading among animals is increasing. At the same time, the Chief Minister of the state Ashok Gehlot has appealed to the central government to provide financial help to the state to control the lumpy skin disease spreading in cattle in the state. lumpy skin disease has now spread to cows and buffaloes in 17 districts of Rajasthan. Expressing concern over the spread among cattle, CM Gehlot said that the state government is taking all possible measures to control the disease.

Aug 06, 2022, 11:10 AM IST