Strategic Management of a Clinical Case of Recurrent Caseaous Lymphadenitis in a Goat Farm

| This clinical case describes the strategic management of a recurrent caseous lymphadenitis (CLA) in a goat farm. A 3 year old Saanen cross doe was presented with a history of a firm round swelling on the ventral side of the mandible. The goat farm had previous history of CLA three years ago. Blood and serum analysis showed that the doe had leukocytosis, neutrophilia with a left shift and monocytosis. Bacterial culture of the caseaous exudate revealed positive growth for Corynebacterium paratuberculosis. Further clinical examination in the farm revealed that two other goats were infected. To prevent further reinfection, the infected animals were culled. The findings of this clinical case necessitate the need for the adoption of effective biosecurity measures and thorough screening of animals before introducing them into flocks.

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