Clostridial Bovine Infections: A Review Focusing on Diseases in Brazil DOI Open Access
Felipe Masiero Salvarani

Опубликована: Май 21, 2024

Clostridial infections in cattle are a significant concern for Brazilian livestock. These diseases caused by various species of Clostridium, which known their ability to produce potent toxins. Botulism is serious and often fatal condition the ingestion neurotoxins produced C. botulinum. This bacterium thrives decomposing organic matter, such as spoiled feed, carcasses, contaminated water. Tetanus while less common, tetanus disease following contamination wounds with Clostridium tetani spores. It results muscle stiffness, spasms, death due respiratory failure. Blackleg (C. chauvoei) this primarily affects young cattle, leading acute lameness, swelling, high fever. Malignant edema septicum others) characterized rapid onset swelling at wound sites, malignant can occur after injuries or surgical procedures. Enterotoxemia triggered growth perfringens gut excessive carbohydrate intake. leads toxin production that causing sudden death. In conclusion, clostridial bovine remain persistent challenge farmers. With continued focus on vaccination, good management practices, research, impact these be minimized, safeguarding livestock industry's economic viability.

Язык: Английский

Clostridial Bovine Infections: A Review Focusing on Diseases in Brazil DOI Open Access
Felipe Masiero Salvarani

Опубликована: Май 21, 2024

Clostridial infections in cattle are a significant concern for Brazilian livestock. These diseases caused by various species of Clostridium, which known their ability to produce potent toxins. Botulism is serious and often fatal condition the ingestion neurotoxins produced C. botulinum. This bacterium thrives decomposing organic matter, such as spoiled feed, carcasses, contaminated water. Tetanus while less common, tetanus disease following contamination wounds with Clostridium tetani spores. It results muscle stiffness, spasms, death due respiratory failure. Blackleg (C. chauvoei) this primarily affects young cattle, leading acute lameness, swelling, high fever. Malignant edema septicum others) characterized rapid onset swelling at wound sites, malignant can occur after injuries or surgical procedures. Enterotoxemia triggered growth perfringens gut excessive carbohydrate intake. leads toxin production that causing sudden death. In conclusion, clostridial bovine remain persistent challenge farmers. With continued focus on vaccination, good management practices, research, impact these be minimized, safeguarding livestock industry's economic viability.

Язык: Английский

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