Diagnosis and management of Dermatophilosis in two cows and four buffaloes

Chaitanya Yalavarthi; Deepti Balam; K.Suresh; Sai Soumya Konjeti

doi:10.56093/ijvm.v44i2.158308

Authors

Chaitanya Yalavarthi Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram,
Deepti Balam Department of Veterinary Microbiology, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram
K.Suresh Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram, India.
Sai Soumya Konjeti Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram, India.

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvm.v44i2.158308

Keywords:

Dairy cattle, Dermatophilus congolensis, Management.

Abstract

Two cows and four buffaloes were presented with the history of dermatitis of various degrees. Clinical examination revealed thick scabs all over the body with matting of hair. Skin scabs and scrapings were subjected to detailed cultural examination. Microscopical examination of Gram’s stained smears of scab material from the lesions revealed characteristic gram positive septate branching filaments with typical tram track appearance suggestive of Dermatophilus congolensis. Animals responded to oxytetracycline and tylosin combination and supportive therapy.

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