Ziekteverwekker
The pathogen is the LSD virus. Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a notifiable disease.
Gevoelige diersoorten
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a disease found in bovines, such as cows, water buffaloes, and bison, and has been found in some wild ruminants.
Symptomen dieren
The disease begins with a high fever, inflammation of the eyes and nose, and reduced milk production. Lumps and swellings develop all over the body, especially on the head, neck, udders, and legs, making walking difficult.
Besmetting dieren
The LSD virus is transmitted by blood-sucking arthropods (such as biting flies, mosquitoes, and ticks).
Symptomen mens
Lumpy skin disease is not a zoonosis and is therefore not contagious to humans.
Geografische verspreiding
The Netherlands officially free of Lumpy Skin Disease.