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Clinical Signs and Progression of LSD
Clinical Examination during an LSD Outbreak​​
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    This short video explains how lumpy skin disease (LSD) spreads among cattle, focusing on the key role of insect vectors and other transmission routes. 


    •   Here are five key facts we learnt in this video:

      • Lumpy skin disease virus is primarily transmitted by blood-feeding insects such as mosquitoes, flies, and ticks.
      • Warm and humid climates increase the risk of LSD spread due to higher vector populations.
      • Secondary transmission can occur through saliva, milk, scabs, semen, and contaminated water or feed.
      • The LSD virus can persist for months on bedding, feed, and equipment, increasing transmission risk after outbreaks.
      • Unlike foot-and-mouth disease, which spreads by direct contact, LSD is mainly vector-borne.

      In the next session we will learn how to conduct a clinical examination for LSD during a outbreak.

Clinical Signs and Progression of LSD
Clinical Examination during an LSD Outbreak​​