Bråsot
Bråsot er en hurtigt dødelig clostridiesygdom hos kvæg forårsaget af Clostridium chauvoei, som fremkalder gasgangræn i store muskelgrupper. Den rammer typisk veludviklede unge kvæg på græs, ofte uden forudgående tegn. Sporer i jorden indtages og aktiveres i musklen, hvor de frigiver dødelige toksiner.
Quick facts
- Type:
- Infectious
- Typical onset:
- Peracute
- Body systems:
- Musculoskeletal, Multisystemic, Muscular
- Affected species:
- CATTLE, SHEEP
- Reference codes:
- NCBITAXON 46867
Sources & references
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Describes Clostridium chauvoei myonecrosis, sudden death, and vaccination in cattle.
- Wikipedia — Overview of blackleg in cattle and sheep.
- NCBI Taxonomy
This content is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If you are worried about your pet, contact your veterinarian.