[2] These viruses cause negative economic consequences by damaging hides and wool and forcing the establishment of trade restrictions in response to an outbreak.

Lumpy skin disease virus affects primarily cattle, but studies have been shown that giraffes and impala are also susceptible to LSDV.

However, there is little to no susceptibility of lumpy skin disease when in close contact with an animal infected with LSDV.

[5] While sheeppox and goatpox viruses tend to enter animals through respiratory routes and abraded skin, biting insects are considered the major driving force for the spread and infection of LSDV.

[citation needed] The genus contains the following species:[3] Viruses in Capripoxvirus are enveloped, with brick-shaped geometries.

Core is completely uncoated as early expression ends, viral genome is now free in the cytoplasm.

Assembly of progeny virions starts in cytoplasmic viral factories, producing a spherical immature particle.

Sheeppox and goatpox infections may also result in the formation of lesions in internal organs such as the lungs.

[citation needed] Animals produce a lifelong immunity to all Capripoxvirus strains if they recover from the viral infection.

The Kenyan sheeppox and goatpox vaccines, produced by an intermediate strain, can also be used to generate immunity.

However, eradication of Capripoxviruses can be achieved through vaccination and strict movement control of animal populations.