Azeem, ShahanSharma, BanshiShabir, ShafqatAkbar, HaroonVenter, Estelle Hildegard2022-01-242022-01Azeem, S., Sharma, B., Shabir, S. et al. 2022, 'Lumpy skin disease is expanding its geographic range : a challenge for Asian livestock management and food security', The Veterinary Journal, vol. 279, art. 105785, pp. 1-7.1090-023310.1016/j.tvjl.2021.105785http://hdl.handle.net/2263/83431In recent years, lumpy skin disease virus has extended its geographical range outside of endemic sub-Saharan countries to the Middle East and Asia indicating transboundary spread. Recently, lumpy skin disease (LSD) outbreaks have been reported in Asian countries such as Bangladesh, India, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos and for the first time and represent a cause of serious concern for their livestock and dairy industries. This report summarizes information on the recent outbreaks of LSD in southern Asia and emphasizes the threat it poses to neighbouring countries. Various strategies and actions needed to control outbreaks of this emerging disease in Asia are also suggested.en© 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Notice : this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in The Veterinary Journal. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. A definitive version was subsequently published in The Veterinary Journal, vol. 279, art. 105785, pp. 1-7, 2022. doi : 10.1016/j.tvjl.2021.105785.Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV)CattleCapripoxvirusControlSkinTransboundary spreadLumpy skin disease (LSD)Veterinary science articles SDG-02Veterinary science articles SDG-01SDG-02: Zero hungerSDG-01: No povertyPostprint Article