Bovine farcy

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Bacterial disease
Bacterial disease Bovine farcy

Overview

Etiology

Bacterial disease

Host Species

Cattle

Clinical Signs

Subcutaneous swelling

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Fixed skin swelling

Lymphangitis

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Lymphadenitis

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Lymphatic nodule

Draining sinus tract

Indolent skin ulcer

Cheesy purulent discharge

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Prescapular lymphadenomegaly

Precrural lymphadenomegaly

Mandibular swelling

Perineal farcy nodule

Axillary farcy nodule

Progressive weight loss

Diagnosis

Acid fast smear examination

Bacterial culture

Histopathology

Treatment

Parenteral sodium iodide

Destruction of affected animals

Disinfection of cutaneous abrasions

Prevention & Control

Remove clinically affected animals

Standard hygienic procedures

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