Species Affected
Common disease for
cattle and sheep but
occasionally goats and
pigs also suffer from the
disease.
Clinical Signs
High fever and lameness
followed by swelling in the
neck,
shoulder,
lum
bar,
gluteal and sacral regions.
Skin over the affected area
become dark and crepitate
on palpation. Loss of feed
intake,
colic,
lateral
recumbency, dyspnoea and
death.
Preventive Measures
Affected animals
May
be
treated
with
suitable
antibiotics. Vaccination
to
be
done
in
co
nsultation with the
veterinarians
and
as
decided by state animal
husbandry
authorities.
Strict
biosecurity
measures
May
be
followed. Grazing area
May
be
restricted.
Carcass
May
be disposed
hygienically.
Source: AICRP Bangalore