Dr.iCows’ Dairy
Date: 30.01.2019
Case №: 06/12020
Signs of lumpy skin disease.
From: Daniel, County: Bomet, Kenya.
Discussion:
Daniel called with a concern of cattle having skin problems in his area, Bomet County.
Dear Daniel,
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a viral disease that affects cattle and is a very devastating disease. It is a notifiable disease. Please report such a case to the nearest veterinary or agriculture office near you.
The disease presents with a high fever, swollen nodules of about 2 to 5 cm in diameter which are found all over the animal’s body, on the skin and other parts of the body including mucous membranes of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract and the disease can be fatal.
Like all other viral diseases there is no specific treatment for LSD. The only available treatment is supportive care for the cow which include wound care spray like Alamycin spray or CKL-Healing Oil for treatment of skin lesions. Please call a vet to give supportive therapy for the sick animals.
The disease is best prevented and controlled through vaccination which is given by the county veterinary department once in a year.
Lumpy skin disease – LSD is a viral disease of cattle and is very devastating with skin lesions which can be severe and permanent, lesions in the mouth, pharynx and respiratory tract resulting in rapid deterioration in condition, emaciation, chronic debility in infected cattle, and this can persist for months. Sick animals should be removed from healthy ones and given supportive treatment.
Thank you
From your friend and advisor,
Dr.iCow