Vol. 11, Special Issue 10 (2022)

Author(s):
Dr. Jafarsab, Dr. Ravindra BG, Dr. Sandeep Halmandge, Dr. Bhagavantappa B, Dr. Prashantkumar Waghe, Dr. Vivek R Kasaralikar and Dr. NA Patil

Abstract:
The study was undertaken on 14 cattle affected with Lumpy skin disease (LSD), showing clinical signs like nodular lesions on the body, enlargement of superficial lymph nodes and their tracts, oedema of limbs and brisket. Age of the animals affected was 7-8 years, significant increase in rectal temperature and respiratory rate was recorded. Hematologically significant decrease in TLC, RBC and haemoglobin was seen. Biochemically significant increase in ALT, AST, AST, TP, creatinine and cTn-I, significant decrease in albumin and glucose was evident. Electrocardiography revealed normal sinus rhythm in 57.14%, low amplitude QRS complexes in 21.42%, VPC’s in 7.14%, sinus tachycardia in 7.14% and sinus bradycardia in 7.14% of the affected animals. Echocardiography did not reveal any structural abnormalities in the morphology of heart.