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Topic: Lumpy skin disease

‘They’re family’ — confusion, heartbreak in Kutch villages as cows keep dying of lumpy skin disease

In Gujarat's cities & towns, most cattle succumbing to viral disease unceremoniously dumped in burial pits. In rural areas, however, the loss of each animal is deeply personal.

What’s lumpy skin disease — the viral outbreak killing cattle in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab

ThePrint draws upon its observations in Kutch — one of the worst-affected districts in Gujarat according to officials — research & interviews with vets & experts, to profile the disease. 

‘Kumkum, red drape, prime plot’: Kutch village goes all out for cows killed by lumpy skin disease

Since 1 August, 33 cows have died in Ratnal. The sarpanch has offered his land to give the animals a dignified farewell. Everyone involved in the burials is working free of charge.

In Kutch, students step in as vet shortage adds to challenges in lumpy skin disease battle

'Over 3.3 lakh cows' vaccinated in Gujarat's largest district. But long distances between villages, scepticism about treatment remain challenges for 78 teams formed by administration.

In Kutch camps, sick cows gnash teeth, flies cover wounds, as they wait to die of lumpy skin disease

Caused by a capripox virus, the disease affects both cows & buffaloes. While official figures peg the casualty in Gujarat at 1,200, locals claim number is higher. It's also spread to Rajasthan.

Pakistan too is rushing to save its cows—from lumpy skin

New Delhi: Livestock in Pakistan have a problem with LSD. No, not the psychedelic drug but the viral skin disease characterised by raised nodules...

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