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Bolo disease: a bacteriological survey.

E M Van Tonder1, P A Colly, S O Vermeulen

  • 1Regional Veterinary Laboratory, Directorate of Veterinary Services, Middleburg, Cape Province, Republic of South Africa.

Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
|September 1, 1990
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Corynebacterium species are strongly linked to Bolo disease in sheep. Skin swabs are the most effective method for diagnosing this bacterial skin condition.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Microbiology
  • Sheep Pathology

Background:

  • Bolo disease is a significant concern in sheep farming.
  • Bacteriological examination is crucial for understanding disease etiology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the causative agent of Bolo disease in sheep.
  • To evaluate different specimen collection methods for diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Bacteriological examination of skin surfaces and wool specimens from 718 sheep.
  • Comparison of skin swabs, skin scrapings, and wool samples for Corynebacterium spp. isolation.

Main Results:

  • Corynebacterium spp. were isolated from 94.2% of severely and 83.7% of mildly affected sheep.
  • Skin swabs yielded the highest isolation rates (98.7% severely, 85.3% mildly affected).

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  • A strong association was found between Corynebacterium spp. and clinical Bolo disease.

    • Conclusions:

    • Corynebacterium spp. are closely associated with the incidence of clinical Bolo disease in sheep.
    • Skin swabbing is the preferred method for bacteriological diagnosis of Bolo disease.