Lumpy Skin Disease: Immunization and Control Strategies

The provided text discusses Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), a poxvirus affecting cattle that significantly impacts animal productivity and trade. The primary mode of transmission for this vector-borne illness is through blood-feeding arthropods like flies and mosquitoes, with ticks also acting as reservoirs. While other transmission routes exist, they pose a lower risk. Vaccination with live attenuated homologous vaccines is identified as the most effective control measure to prevent outbreaks and limit the disease's spread, necessitating timely and widespread coverage for successful herd protection. The article highlights Bovipox as a specific, high-quality vaccine manufactured to international standards, providing long-term protection against LSD.