Types

Factors

States

Host associated

Species

Cattle are more susceptible than Buffalo

Gender

Both are susceptible

Age

Youngers are vulnerable than older

Breed

Cross breed is more susceptible than indigenous

Agent related

Drying and desiccated scabs

LSDV persist as viable 

Icing and thawing

LSDV is stable

In infectious cattle blood

LSDV persists 8.8 days and viral DNA persist 16.3 days

In semen

LSDV persists approximately 22 days

In saliva

LSDV persists approximately 11 days

In fomites

LSDV persists for unlimited time

Environment and Management Factors

Warm and humid climate

Favors proliferation of mosquitoes, flies, and ticks

Wet seasons

Favors abundance of blood-sucking insects

Breach in quarantine

Sudden entry of new animals in herd