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Abstract

Lumpy skin disease, also known as LSD, is a highly contagious and economically devastating transboundary disease that affects cattle and water buffaloes. This study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with lumpy skin disease outbreaks and evaluate the effectiveness of a potential vaccination for the condition in two districts (Blitar and Sidoarjo) of East Java. The data were gathered through questionnaires completed via personal interviews. The collected data encompassed demographic information, herd sizes, breeds, and other relevant factors that were present throughout LSD epidemics. Descriptive statistics and univariate logistic regression models were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that keeping local breeds (P=0.043; OR= 0.19; CI=0.217–0.004), having a large herd size (P<0.001; OR=0.436; CI=0.406–0.163), not using a separate pen for the new cattle (P=0.001; OR=0.136; CI=0.136–0.562), presence of flies on the farms (P<0.001; OR=0.162; CI=0.081–0.325), selling of animals during the LSD outbreak (P=0.006; OR=0.232; CI=0.071–0.755), use of vaccine in the rainy season (P=0.027; OR=1.137; CI=1.018–1.269) and outdoor (grazing) (P=0.001) were significantly associated with the occurrence of LSD in the studied area. It was found that the wet season affects vaccine efficacy. The findings of the current study provide valuable preliminary information on the factors contributing to the spread of the disease and the effectiveness of the vaccine in controlling it, which can be used to develop effective control strategies and policies to minimize the impact of LSD on the livestock industry in Indonesia.