Bacillary hemoglobinuria

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Bacterial disease
Bacterial disease Bacillary hemoglobinuria

Overview

Etiology

Bacterial disease

Host Species

Cattle, Horse, Pig, Sheep

Clinical Signs

Sudden death

Pyrexia

Required

Absent rumination

Anorexia

Reduced lactation

Abdominal pain

Pale mucous membrane

Jaundice

Required

Hemoglobinuria

Required

Shallow rapid respiration

Abortion

Diagnosis

Gram stain

Fluorescent antibody staining

Anaerobic culture

Nagler reaction

Passive protection toxin test

Histopathology

Treatment

Penicillin or tetracycline with specific antitoxin

Parenteral fluid and electrolyte therapy

Iron copper and cobalt supplementation

Prevention & Control

Treat liver fluke infestation

Destroy snails

Burn or deeply bury carcasses

Vaccination with formalin killed whole culture

Revaccination every 6 months

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