Molecular detection of lumpy skin disease virus in Pahang during the first outbreak in 2021

Siti Fatimah M.A.A., . and Noor Faezah M.S., . and Zulriyana M., . and Noraihan M.Y., . and Khairul Anuar M., . and Kamaliah G., . (2023) Molecular detection of lumpy skin disease virus in Pahang during the first outbreak in 2021. Malaysian Journal of Veterinary Research (Malaysia), 14 (2). pp. 62-65. ISSN 2180-3897

In the first half of 2021, an alarming disease outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) has virulently expanded in Malaysia and could potentially cause a severe economic loss to the cattle industry, notably the state of Pahang. Following the surveillance actions and suspected cases in Pahang, several clinical samples including scabs, saliva and nasal swabs, whole blood, bone marrow, and organs were presented to Eastern Zone Veterinary Laboratory (Pahang) for laboratory diagnosis of LSD. This study aims to molecular detect and confirm the presence of LSD virus (LSDV) nucleic acids via quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) method which was performed on all the processed and extracted samples. The results showed 37 % of the samples tested were positive for LSDV. Subsequent control measures applied has proved to be effective as the positive cases were gradually reduced towards the end of the outbreak. Even though LSD is currently endemic in Malaysia, there is an urge for the continuous efforts of LSD awareness, strict regulations on animal movement and import protocol, as well as proper vaccination programs for cattle in Malaysia.

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Abstract

In the first half of 2021, an alarming disease outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) has virulently expanded in Malaysia and could potentially cause a severe economic loss to the cattle industry, notably the state of Pahang. Following the surveillance actions and suspected cases in Pahang, several clinical samples including scabs, saliva and nasal swabs, whole blood, bone marrow, and organs were presented to Eastern Zone Veterinary Laboratory (Pahang) for laboratory diagnosis of LSD. This study aims to molecular detect and confirm the presence of LSD virus (LSDV) nucleic acids via quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) method which was performed on all the processed and extracted samples. The results showed 37 % of the samples tested were positive for LSDV. Subsequent control measures applied has proved to be effective as the positive cases were gradually reduced towards the end of the outbreak. Even though LSD is currently endemic in Malaysia, there is an urge for the continuous efforts of LSD awareness, strict regulations on animal movement and import protocol, as well as proper vaccination programs for cattle in Malaysia.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	cattle
AGROVOC Term:	lumpy skin disease
AGROVOC Term:	disease surveillance
AGROVOC Term:	PCR
AGROVOC Term:	disease control
AGROVOC Term:	Capripoxvirus
AGROVOC Term:	veterinary laboratories
AGROVOC Term:	endemics
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Mr. Khoirul Asrimi Md Nor
Date Deposited:	23 Jun 2025 03:59
Last Modified:	23 Jun 2025 03:59
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2889

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