The first study on the impact of lumpy skin disease outbreaks on monthly milk production on dairy farms in Khon Kaen, Thailand

Research (Published online: 06-04-2023)

4. The first study on the impact of lumpy skin disease outbreaks on monthly milk production on dairy farms in Khon Kaen, Thailand

Paramintra Vinitchaikul, Veerasak Punyapornwithaya, Suvaluk Seesupa, Sitthinon Phuykhamsingha, Orapun Arjkumpa, Chalutwan Sansamur, and Chaiwat Jarassaeng

Veterinary World, 16(4): 687-692

Paramintra Vinitchaikul: Department of Food Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Veerasak Punyapornwithaya: Center of Excellence in Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Veterinary Public Health and Food Safety Centre for Asia Pacific, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Suvaluk Seesupa: Division of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.

Sitthinon Phuykhamsingha: Khon Kaen Dairy Cooperative, Khon Kaen, Thailand.

Orapun Arjkumpa: Department of Livestock Development, Animal Health Section, The 4th Regional Livestock Office, Khon Kaen, Thailand.

Chalutwan Sansamur: Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.

Chaiwat Jarassaeng: Division of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.

doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2023.687-692

Article history: Received: 24-11-2022, Accepted: 21-02-2023, Published online: 06-04-2023

Corresponding author: Chaiwat Jarassaeng

E-mail: chajar@kku.ac.th

Citation: Vinitchaikul P, Punyapornwithaya V, Seesupa S, Phuykhamsingha S, Arjkumpa O, Sansamur C, and Jarassaeng C (2023) The first study on the impact of lumpy skin disease outbreaks on monthly milk production on dairy farms in Khon Kaen, Thailand, Veterinary World, 16(4): 687-692.

Abstract

Background and Aim: Outbreaks of lumpy skin disease (LSD) have resulted in substantial economic losses to the dairy industry in Thailand. This study aimed to determine the influence of LSD outbreaks on monthly milk production levels.

Materials and Methods: Milk production for dairy farms located in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand, belonging to the Khon Kaen Dairy Cooperative, was affected by LSD outbreaks from May to August of 2021. The resulting data were analyzed using general linear mixed models.

Results: It was estimated that the LSD outbreak caused economic losses totaling 2,413,000 Thai Baht (68,943 USD) over the outbreak period. The monthly farm milk production level in May differed from the levels in June and August. Dairy farmers experienced losses between 8.23 and 9.96 tons of milk each month, which equated to between 4180 and 14,440 Thai Baht (119.43 and 412.57 USD) in monthly income.

Conclusion: This study demonstrated that LSD outbreaks on dairy farms resulted in significant farm milk production losses. Our findings will increase awareness among authorities and stakeholders in the dairy industry of Thailand, as well as to assist in the prevention of future LSD outbreaks and minimize the negative impacts of LSD.

Keywords: dairy, lumpy skin disease, milk production, outbreaks, Thailand.