A Case Report on the Management of Lumpy Skin Disease in Cattle

Abstract

Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is an infectious, eruptive, occasionally fatal skin disease of cattle caused by a virus of the family Poxviridae, which is a recent problem affecting the livestock industry of Bangladesh. This report reveals the clinical management of a bull affected with Lumpy Skin Disease. A cross-breed bull with the complaint of nodular eruptions, fever and anorexia was admitted to Upazila Veterinary Hospital, Raozan, Chattogram on December 10, 2019. Physical examination revealed that the bull was febrile with high body temperature (39°C) and had many small to large circumscribed nodules on different parts of the body. Additionally, there were lameness and swelling of both pre-scapular and pre-femoral lymph nodes was found. On the basis of clinical history, outbreak pattern, signs and increased creatinine and lymphocyte level in blood confirmed this case as a Lumpy Skin Disease. The bull was treated to check secondary bacterial infection with combination of antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic solution. The body temperature was dropped to normal and the bull started feeding normally after one day of treatment. The bull was recovered completely after 21days of treatment.