Author: Dr Naveen Kumar
Image Courtesy: Dr Naveen Kumar Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) might sound like something out of a science fiction novel, but for farmers, especially in India, it has been a very real and devastating threat. First noticed in Zambia, Africa, back in 1929, the disease stayed in the African continent for decades. But in the late ’80s, it crossed borders—reaching Egypt in 1988 and Israel in 1989. Over time, it spread across the Middle East, Europe, and more recently, parts of Asia, including India. LSD is a viral disease that affects cattle. It causes painful lumps on the skin, high fever,…