12/01/2026
Have you been encountered with and cases in Cattle? If so what are their detailed profiles and the way of prevention and control? 👉𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁
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📝Causative agent: Dermatophilus congolensis (Gram-positive, filamentous bacterium)
📝Nature of disease: Bacterial, contagious skin disease
📝Predisposing factors: Prolonged wetness, rain, humidity, skin trauma, ectoparasites
📝Source of infection: Infected animals and contaminated environment
📝Main sites affected: Back, neck, shoulders, rump, limbs
📝Type of lesion: Exudative dermatitis with thick crusts and scabs
📝Clinical signs: Matted hair, paintbrush-like scabs, hair loss, discomfort
📝Spread: Direct contact and mechanical transmission (ticks, flies)
📝Diagnosis: Clinical signs, microscopic examination of scabs (railroad track appearance)
📝Treatment: Antibiotics (penicillin, oxytetracycline), topical antiseptics, dry environment
📝Prognosis: Good with early treatment and proper management
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✅Causative agent: Dermatophyte fungi (Trichophyton verrucosum most common)
✅Nature of disease: Fungal, contagious zoonotic skin disease
✅Predisposing factors: Young age, overcrowding, poor nutrition, stress
✅Source of infection: Infected animals, spores in environment, equipment
✅Main sites affected: Head, face, around eyes, neck, limbs
✅Type of lesion: Circular, grey-white crusty lesions with alopecia
✅Clinical signs: Hair loss, scaly skin, mild itching
✅Spread: Direct contact and contaminated fomites
✅Diagnosis: Clinical appearance, skin scraping, fungal culture, Wood’s lamp (limited use)
✅Treatment: Usually self-limiting; topical antifungals, lime sulfur, iodine; vaccination where available
✅Prognosis: Excellent; resolves with immunity development
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