Vol. 10, Special Issue 2 (2021)

Author(s):
J Venkatesh Yadav, M Lakshman and D Madhuri

Abstract:
A graded murrah buffalo of 5 years age in 2nd lactation was presented to the Veterinary Dispensary, Jeelakarragudem, West Godavari District, with clinical signs of general malaise, ocular and nasal discharge, pyrexia, and sudden decrease in milk production. The striking feature noticed on the skin of the buffalo was presence of characteristic nodules all over the body of approximately 1-2 cm diameter. Based on the signs and lesions, it was diagnosed as Lumpy skin disease and was treated with antibiotics, NSAID’s, and ethnoveterinary formulations. The animal recovered by day 5 and skin lesions got faded by day 15.