Main description:

This book provides a comprehensive but concise overview on the economically important emerging cattle pox virus derived Lumpy Skin Disease, including the characteristics of causative agent, description of clinical signs in cattle, pathology and histopathology, immunity, geographical distribution, epidemiology and transmission pathways, control and eradication of the disease. In addition the recent developments in vaccination, mathematical modeling and risk assessment are discussed. Lumpy Skin Disease currently spreads aggressively across the Middle and Near East. The first incursion to the European Union territory occurred in Greece in autumn 2015. The book targets clinicians and field veterinarians in Lumpy Skin Disease affected regions, veterinary authorities as well as advanced students in veterinary medicine and virology.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to lumpy skin disease

Chapter 2: General description of lumpy skin disease

Chapter 3: Economic impact of lumpy skin disease

Chapter 4: Geographic distribution of lumpy skin disease

Chapter 5: Current legislation and trade recommendations

Part I: Lumpy skin disease virus

Chapter 6: Taxonomy

Chapter 7: Morphology

Chapter 8: Genome

Chapter 9: Replication in a host

Chapter 10: Propagation of the virus in vitro

Chapter 11: Persistence and stability of the virus

Chapter 12: Immunity

Chapter 13: Epidemiology and transmission

Part II: Early detection of lumpy skin disease, diagnostic tools and treatment

Chapter 14: Clinical signs

Chapter 15: Sample collection and transport

Chapter 16: Diagnostic tools

Chapter 17: Treatment of lumpy skin disease

Part III: Control and eradication

Chapter 18: Vaccines against lumpy skin disease and vaccination strategies

Chapter 19: Slaughter of infected and in-contact animals

Chapter 20: Animal movement control and quarantine

Chapter 21: Vector surveillance and control

Chapter 22: Decontamination and disinfection

Chapter 23: Active and passive surveillance