BLACK QUARTER

BLACK QUARTER

It is contagious disease of adult animals mainly below the age of 2 years that occurs mostly after the rainy season.

Etiology:

Clostridium chouvoel is the causative agent of this disease. It is rod shaped, anaerobic gram positive bacteria. Incubation period of this disease is 1-5 days.

Spreading:

Spoiled feed and water intake and open wound

Symptoms:

  • High fever
  • Tachycardia
  • blood become black in affected area
  • Muscular regions are most affected areas of the body
  • Inflammation occurs due to accumulation of gases on affected area
  • The inflamed area remains warm and painful
  • Creaking sound can be heard from the affected area, when pressed
  • Difficulty in walking is seen.

Diagnosis:

By signs and symptoms

Treatment:

  • Use broad spectrum (3rd generation of above) antibiotic or antibiotic that affects the gram positive bacteria i.e. Oxytetracycline/Cefoperazone/Ceftriaxone  Use at least for 3-5 days.
  • Blood should be drained out from the affected area by incision.
  • B-complex should be given parentally along with antibiotics.
  • Analgesics should be given to relieve the pain and to get rid of fever.


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