Journal article
Abscess disease, caseous lymphadenitis, and pulmonary adenomatosis in imported sheep
Management, National Veterinary Institute, Technical University of Denmark1
National Veterinary Institute, Technical University of Denmark2
Technical University of Denmark3
Secretariat, Division of Virology, National Veterinary Institute, Technical University of Denmark4
Division of Virology, National Veterinary Institute, Technical University of Denmark5
The occurrence of abscess disease, caseous lymphadenitis, and pulmonary adenomatosis in sheep in Denmark is reported for the first time. Subcutaneous abscesses were observed in imported 4- to 5-month-old lambs of the Lacaune breed 10 days after arrival in Denmark. Abscesses were mostly located in the head, neck and shoulder regions close to the regional lymph nodes.
Bacteriological examinations revealed growth of Staphylococcus aureus ssp. anaerobius in all animals with subcutaneously located abscesses containing a viscous white-yellow odourless mass. In addition, Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis was isolated from abscesses in one animal and lesions consistent with pulmonary adenomatosis were found in four animals.
Language: | English |
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Year: | 2000 |
Pages: | 55-62 |
ISSN: | 14390450 and 09311793 |
Types: | Journal article |
DOI: | 10.1046/j.1439-0450.2000.00310.x |