After Nanded district, Maharashtra's Nashik has been declared a lumpy skin disease-affected district. According to the officials, there has been a rise in the viral ailment among bovine animals in the area, necessitating a ban on the purchase and sale of cattle.

"Lumpy skin disease has been detected in cattle in 12 of 15 talukas of the district. Therefore, immediate action should be taken regarding the planning for preventive vaccination to bring the epidemic under control," said Collector Jalaj Sharma during a meeting.