Virus Kills 100,000 Cattle in India, Threatens Livelihoods

Virus Kills 100,000 Cattle in India, Threatens Livelihoods
A man stands amid cows infected with lumpy skin disease at a cow shelter in Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, on Sept. 21, 2022. Vishal Bhatnagar/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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NEW DELHI—A viral disease has killed nearly 100,000 cows and buffaloes in India and sickened over 2 million more.

The outbreak has triggered devastating income losses for cattle farmers since the disease not only results in deaths but can also lead to decreased milk production, emaciated animals, and birth issues.