Analysis of factors associated with the first lumpy skin disease outbreaks in naive cattle herds in different regions of Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Thailand experienced a nationwide outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in 2021, highlighting the need for effective prevention and control strategies. This study aimed to identify herd-level risk factors associated with LSD outbreaks in beef cattle herds across different regions of Thailand.

Methods

A case-control study was conducted in upper northeastern, northeastern, and central regions, where face-to-face interviews were conducted with farmers using a semi-structured questionnaire. Univariable and multivariable mixed effect logistic regression analyses were employed to determine the factors associated with LSD outbreaks. A total of 489 beef herds, including 161 LSD outbreak herds and 328 non-LSD herds, were investigated.

Results and discussion

Results

SUBMITTER: Arjkumpa O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10921558 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature