Effect of lumpy skin disease on reproduction and production performance in cattle

Lumpy skin disease is a very common and rapidly widespread contagious disease in Bangladesh.However, very limited research has been performed to determine the effect of reproductive and productive performance in cattle after recovery from lumpy skin disease.Therefore, the research was conducted to evaluate the reproductive and productive performance in lumpy skin disease affected cattle from January to December, 2022.A total of 300 animals from different households and farms were selected from four different districts of Bangladesh which were recovered from lumpy skin disease.Data were collected through direct interviews with farm owners by using a pretested questionnaire.The animals were categorized into two groups-according to their breeds and age.The overall mortality rate was 15.3% in lumpy skin disease; the mortality rate was significantly higher (11%) at 0-1 years of age.No animals died over four (4) years of age.The mortality rates at the ages >1-2, >2-3 and >3-4 were 1%, 2% and 1.3%, respectively.Calf mortality was 32.7%.The abortion rate in LSD was 13.1%, and the abortion rate was significantly higher (10.7%) in crossbred.The repeat breeding rate was 45.2% in LSD, and there was no significant relationship between indigenous and crossbred cows.Milk production was significantly decreased after recovery from lumpy skin disease with a positive correlation.In conclusion, the findings from this research may be useful for farmers in learning the effects of lumpy skin disease on reproductive and productive performance in cows.