Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreak Kills Cattle in Maharashtra, India
Lumpy Skin Disease is spreading among cows in Maharashtra, India.
It's a viral illness that makes them sick with fever and bumps on their skin.
The disease is spread by insects like flies and mosquitoes.
Almost 100,000 cows have gotten sick, and sadly, about 339 have died.
The cows that get better usually don't get sick again because they gain immunity.
To help protect the cows, the government is vaccinating them, and they've already vaccinated 93% of the cows.
The disease also reduces milk production and makes it hard for the cows to move around.
Lumpy Skin Disease outbreak in Maharashtra has affected nearly 98,230 cattle.
339 cattle have died due to the viral infection.
The disease is characterized by skin nodules, eye/nose discharge, and mobility issues.
Milk production in affected cattle has decreased significantly.
93% of Maharashtra's cattle population has been vaccinated.
- Who
- Cattle in Maharashtra are affected.
- What
- An outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease affecting cattle.
- When
- The articles do not specify the timeframe.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- The disease is caused by the Lumpy Skin Disease Virus and is transmitted by insects.
- Affected Cattle
- 98,230
- Deaths
- 339
- Transmission
- Insects (flies, mosquitoes)
- Symptoms
- Skin nodules, eye/nose discharge, mobility issues, reduced milk production
- Vaccination Rate
- 93%