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1Institut für Pflanzenbau und Tierproduktion in den Tropen und Subtropen, Universität Göttingen, Bereich Tierhygiene. hboehne@gwdg.de
Berliner Und Munchener Tierarztliche Wochenschrift
|May 25, 1999
Summary
Laboratory diagnosis of Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) in cattle and horses revealed a 54% positive rate. Modern farming practices significantly impact toxinogenesis in feed, necessitating disease prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary microbiology
- Animal pathology
Context:
- Laboratory diagnosis of Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) infections in cattle and horses between 1995 and 1998.
- Analysis of 122 cases, with 66 testing positive for C. botulinum.
Purpose:
- To describe the laboratory diagnosis of C. botulinum in livestock.
- To identify prevalent toxin types and investigate contributing factors to outbreaks.
Summary:
- 66 out of 122 diagnosed cases were positive for C. botulinum.
- Toxin types C and D were most common in cattle. Typing was inconclusive in 9 cases.
- Owner surveys indicated modern agricultural technology influences toxin production in feedstuffs.
Impact:
- Highlights the prevalence of C. botulinum in cattle and horses.
- Underscores the role of agricultural practices in disease development.
- Discusses prevention and economic loss reduction, though no definitive solution is presented.
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