VMC 311: Systematic Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology (2+1)

TREATMENT AND CONTROL

• In B. nodosus infection the affected hooves should be trimmed and treated with 10% formalin or chloramphenicol or tetracycline.
• Parental treatment with penicillin and streptomycin may be of value.
• In Fusobacterium infections, 5-10% CuSO4 is recommended for the treatment of foot lesions.
• For early treatment sulphonamides, tetracycline and erythromycin are useful.