India, July 24 -- With over 900 cattle infected with Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) and more cases emerging daily, Pune district is staring at a potential decline in milk supply. Animal husbandry officials said that the spread of LSD - which affects cattle health - has been reported in 122 epicentres of the district, and can significantly reduce milk production. Pune district, with over 8.46 lakh cattle as per the 20th livestock Census, is a major contributor to milk production. An outbreak on a large scale could disturb both the rural economy and urban milk supply chains, officials said. LSD is economically important for producers as it can cause a temporary reduction in milk production, impact fertility, damage hides, and result in the death ...
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