Five things you should know about lumpy skin disease in cattle

The most characteristic clinical sign of lumpy skin disease are nodular swellings

Last week I received a call from a distressed farmer over a suspected outbreak of lumpy skin disease in his village.

He mentioned that he had religiously vaccinated his cows against the disease but wanted some assurance that his stock was safe. He also wanted to know whether there are other preventive measures against the disease. He has a valid concern, so we look at lumpy skin disease; the symptoms, how it is transmitted and what to do once you notice such signs.