Caseous lymphadenitis in small ruminants in Egypt. Clinical, epidemiological and prophylactic aspects.
- Authors
- Type
- Published Article
- Journal
- Tierärztliche Praxis. Ausgabe G, Grosstiere/Nutztiere
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2014
- Volume
- 42
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 271–277
- Identifiers
- PMID: 25327149
- Source
- Medline
- Keywords
- License
- Unknown
Abstract
Infected small ruminants in fixed flocks represent a risk factor for CLA for healthy ones. The vaccine used in the study provides an effective protection against new infections. So mass vaccination of small ruminants against CLA in Egypt has to be considered to minimize the disease prevalence.