Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia

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Bacterial disease Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia

Overview

Etiology

Bacterial disease

Host Species

Buffalo, Cattle

Associated Microorganisms

Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides Cause

Clinical Signs

Pyrexia

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Depression

Reduced milk production

Anorexia

Reduced rumination

Painful cough

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Nasal discharge

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Painful respiration

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Extended neck posture

Elbows abducted posture

Arched back

Arthritis

Diagnosis

Comparative intradermal allergic test

Isolation of Mycoplasma

Complement fixation test

ELISA

Agglutination test

Treatment

Tylosin 10 mg/kg every 12 hours for 3 days

Spiramycin 10-50 mg/kg for 3 days

Prevention & Control

Slaughter affected and contact animals

Movement restriction

Quarantine

Carrier detection and elimination

Vaccination with T1-44 strain

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