Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)

- Introduction

Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) has emerged as a serious transboundary animal disease, particularly affecting countries with intensive cattle farming. It is characterized by the appearance of skin nodules, fever, enlarged lymph nodes, and general systemic illness. The disease is included in the list of notifiable diseases by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). Due to its rapid spread and economic implications, understanding LSD is critical for veterinarians, farmers, and policymakers.