Recent footrot outbreak in Debrezeit swine farm, central Ethiopia
Journal of Veterinary Science
;
: 367-368, 2005.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-96777
ABSTRACT
An outbreak of footrot has occurred in Debrezeit swine farm that is located 44 km south east of the capital. Among 24 pigs, 75% showed lameness, hot, painful and swollen feet, hemorrhagic bruising of the coronary band, heel erosion, sole ulcers and separation of skin from hoof on hind limbs. Bacteriological examination of the specimen from the affected limbs has shown the involvement of Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Dichelobacter nodosus. The overt clinical lameness and inability to stand or mount can cause reduced reproductive performance. This preliminary finding thus warrants further epidemiological investigation.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Staphylococcus
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Streptococcus
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Swine
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Disease Outbreaks
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
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Dichelobacter nodosus
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Ethiopia
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Foot Rot
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Housing, Animal
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Lameness, Animal
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Veterinary Science
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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