Linfadenite caseosa em caprinos e ovinos

Abstract

Caseous lymphadenitis is an inflammatory process caused by Corynebacterium (Actinomyces) pseudotuberculosis, which affects goats and sheep and rarely cattle, characterized by the formation of abscesses with a purulent content with a caseous aspect and yellowish. In lymph nodes, the disease begins with an increase in volume, which is sensitive and firm to palpation, most often pre-parotid and pre-scapular. It is a disease that causes several economic losses to goat and sheep herds. There are several forms of diagnosis for caseous lymphadenitis, among them are palpation of the lymph nodes, serological exams, microbiological culture and necropsy with compatible findings are also based on the measurement of the humoral response to exotoxin showing varying degrees of precision The best way to eradicate lymphadenitis of the squad, is not based on the treatment, but in strict prophylactic measures.