A CASE STUDY ABOUT LUMPY SKIN DISEASE OF A FOUR MONTH-OLD CALF

Abstract

This study discusses the clinical management of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in a calf. A four month-old calf with a body weight of approximately 60kg was presented to Jamalpur Upazila Veterinary Hospital on August 20, 2022. with a history of nodular growth on a different part of the body, reduced appetite, emaciation, nasal discharge, and lameness. Clinical examination revealed that there were high body temperatures (105˚F), and the presence of various sizes of nodules all over the body, particularly at the neck region. Depending upon the history and clinical examination the case was diagnosed as a lumpy skin disease (LSD) and accordingly therapy was given. For medical intervention, amoxicillin (Moxacil-vet @ 1ml/10 kg B.W.) intramuscularly for five successive days, chlorpheniramine maleate @ 0.2 mg/kg B.W. (Renacin @ 1ml/10kg B.W.) intramuscularly for five consecutive days, ketoprofen @ 3.3 mg/kg B.W. (Keto-A vet @ 1ml/33kg B.W.) subcutaneously for three days and ivermectin @0.2 mg/kg B.W. (Vermic@ 1ml/30 kg B.W.) subcutaneously once were given. The body temperature dropped after 48 hours and sustained feed intake. Povisep 10% sol. (Povidone-iodine 10% w/v) to clean the skin lesions. Animal response to the treatment and complete recovery was reported within 21 days