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.