Prevalence of Lumpy Skin Disease and Evaluaton of the Efficacy of Antibacterial Drugs Against Secondary Bacterial Infection in Cattle at Khulna in Bangladesh

Abstract Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV), a member of the Poxviridae family, is the perpetrator responsible for Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). In the year 2023, a considerable number of cattle are found to be affected by LSD in Bangladesh. LSD affects livestock businesses by a tremendous amount of income, which is a subsector of agriculture. The study was conducted to find out the prevalence of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in cattle from 15th April to 22nd June 2023 at Khulna District in Bangladesh. Data were collected during the study period. A total of 2556 cattle were studied; out of them, 1386 were infected with LSD and the prevalence was 54.22%, with female cattle exhibiting higher susceptibility than males. Local breed cattle were more prone to infection than cross-bred animals, particularly younger cattle (46.75%) and lower prevalence in older (9.09%). The most LSD cases had found in June month. The prevalence increased during Eid-ul-Adha due to the influx of cattle from various regions, including India. Parenteral administration of Oxytetracycline, Cephalosporin and Marbofloxacin effectively controlled and cured secondary bacterial complications within 7–10 days. Effective quarantine systems in border areas are recommended to prevent the entry and establishment of LSD, contributing to poverty alleviation through livestock disease control.