Lumpy Skin Disease

Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is an acute to chronic, highly infectious, generalised skin disease of cattle and water buffalo. The disease is caused by a poxvirus and is believed to be mechanically transmitted mostly by a range of arthropods, including biting insects and ticks.

If you suspect a case of LSD on your farm please contact the Emergancy Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888 (free call).

National advice for Lumpy skin here.

Queensland Government advice & resources here.

DAF animal disease prevention resources here.

New South Wales Government advice & resources here.