Biolumpivaxin: LSD Vaccine Approved

PRELIMS BITS: 

About Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD):

• Pathogen: Caused by the lumpy skin disease virus from the capripox virus genus (Poxviridae family).
• Impact: Primarily affects cows and less commonly buffalos.
• Symptoms: Includes fever, skin nodules, and potentially death.
• Transmission: Spread by blood-feeding insects like flies, mosquitoes, and ticks.

Vaccine Development:

• Biolumpivaxin: Developed by Bharat Biotech and ICAR, the vaccine received approval from the Central Drug Standards Control Organization.
• Government Support: States receive central funding for LSD control through training, awareness, and vaccination programs.