Dhaka, May 14 -- Hundreds of cattle have come down with lumpy skin disease (LSD) across Matlab North Upazila in Chandpur, putting farmers and traders on edge ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.

Farmers say a shortage of government vaccines has left them unable to take effective preventive measures, while many cattle are not surviving despite expensive treatment.

They warn that the situation could deal a severe blow to the Eid-focused livestock trade.

Upazila Livestock Officer Dr Shyamal Chandra Das said more than 500 cattle are currently infected across the Upazila.

He said four to five infected cattle are being treated daily according to official records, while several others are receiving treatment outside the registry.

Local sources said the di...