Lumpy Skin Diseases #lumpyskindisease #LumpyVirus #LumpySkin | Gir Gau Jatan Sansthan

India's cattle community is battling an outbreak of lumpy skin disease that has killed 1 lakh cows & infected over 20 lakh. The govt's vaccination drive is largely inefficient while farmers believe the disease is spreading to other bovine animals too. Santia Gora brings a ground report from Jodhpur *Some images that follow may be disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised. #lumpyskindisease #viral #cattle #animals #Jodhpur #rajasthan #govt | CNBC-TV18

Lumpy skin disease may be confused with the less clinically important pseudo-lumpy skin disease, which is caused by bovine herpesvirus 2. The two diseases can be distinguished by PCR assay. Learn more about lumpy skin disease: mrkmnls.co/3SQVGTB | The Merck Veterinary Manual