A severe outbreak of lumpy skin disease has spread across Mirzaganj upazila in Patuakhali, killing more than 100 calves in the past week and infecting thousands of cattle. Farmers and livestock owners in all six unions of the upazila have reported widespread infections, with young calves under five years old being the most affected. The situation has caused deep concern among local farmers as no government-supplied vaccines are available, and private sources are also running short.

Farmers complained that despite contacting the upazila livestock office, they received little guidance, and many animals are dying without treatment. Local residents described the condition of infected cattle as severe, with skin lesions and high fever. Upazila Livestock Officer Alaudddin Masud confirmed that the number of cases is very high and that treatment is being provided daily, though vaccine shortages persist. District Livestock Officer Habibur Rahman said the disease is viral and that while no government vaccine exists, private vaccines are available.

The continued spread of the disease and lack of vaccines have left farmers anxious about further losses and the health of their remaining livestock.