Author: Lesia Washmon
Date: 01-21-04 11:06
Is Corynebacterium Pseudotuberculosis Bacterin species specific?
I have a horse who has been diagnosed with Pigeon Fever(Corynebacterium Pseudotuberculosis Bacterin). The veterinarian thought the horse had contracted the disease from the sheep, with biting flies being the mode of transmission.
I tested the sheep, they were all negative for CL. I do have one yearling lamb that has a bump on his shoulder, not open or draining, but I was suspious of it being CL. Could he test negative in a Serum test and still be harboring the disease??
This has been quite a mystery since Pigeon Fever is extremely rare in horses in this part of Texas. Texas A & M University said they had only seen about 5 cases in the last 35 years.
Any expertise you could share would be greatly appreciated!
Thanx,
Lesia
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