Explanation:

The Chief Secretary of Rajasthan Usha Sharma convened an emergency meeting in view of the 'lumpy' virus situation in the state.

The 'lumpy' virus has infected 11 districts of Rajasthan. More than 3,000 cows have died from the disease.

Chief Secretary Usha Sharma told the District collectors of all the affected districts and the medical officers of the Animal Husbandry Department from the secretariat that branded medicines can also be purchased along with generics to deal with the disease.

It has been agreed to provide a fund of Rs. 5 lakh each for the affected districts. As per the requirement, 2 to 12 lakh rupees will be released in different districts.

The infection of lumpy skin disease (LSD) is spreading fast amongst bovines in Rajasthan after the disease spread in 20 of the 33 districts of the adjoining state of Gujarat.

More than 3,000 cattle have died and over 50,000 infected with LSD in nine districts of Rajasthan.

The spread of the disease is adversely affecting the dairy sector.

The mobility of infected animals and mechanical transmission by arthropod vectors including mosquitoes, ticks, and biting flies are the two main modes of infection. In some situations, infected equipment and fomites can potentially transmit the disease directly from animal to animal.

A fomite refers to inanimate objects that can carry and spread disease and infectious agents. Fomites can also be called passive vectors.

Symptoms Of LSD:

Development of nodules: Firm, raised nodules up to 50 mm in diameter develop on the skin around the head, neck, genitals, and limbs. Nodules can develop on any part of the body.

Scabs in nodules: Scabs develop in the centre of the nodules after which the scabs fall off, leaving large holes that may become infected.

Swelling: Swelling of the limbs, brisket, and genitals may occur.

Watering eyes: Another symptom of the disease includes watering eyes.

Increased secretions of fuids: Increased nasal and salivary secretions are seen by veterinary experts in animals infected with LSD.

Other symptoms noticed are animal generally stops eating and faces problem while chewing which results in reduced milk production.