Caseous lymphadenitis

Realities in treatment and prevention

Authors

  • Katharine M. Simpson Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078
  • Kevin E. Washburn Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol46no2p94-100

Keywords:

caseous lymphadenitis, Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, small ruminants, bacterial diseases, clinical aspects, diagnosis, disease control, disease prevention, disease transmission, lymphadenitis, therapy, zoonoses

Abstract

Caseous lymphadenitis, caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, is of importance to small ruminant producers worldwide. The chronic persistent nature of the disease process makes it challenging to effectively treat or control once endemic in a herd or flock. This article discusses the recent advances and time-honored methods utilized in the management of caseous lymphadenitis in sheep and goats, as well as the associated advantages and disadvantages of each.

Cover image of Volume 46, No. 2 of the Bovine Practitioner: a group of placid cows are standing in a row and eating hay from a trough. The cow in focus has hay all over its muzzle and even a scattering on hay on its poll. It's very cute.

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Published

2012-06-01

How to Cite

Simpson, K. M., & Washburn, K. E. (2012). Caseous lymphadenitis: Realities in treatment and prevention. The Bovine Practitioner, 46(2), 94–100. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol46no2p94-100

Issue

Vol. 46, No. 2 (2012 Summer)

Section

Articles

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