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.

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.