Clostridial Diseases Flashcards
Clostridium haemolyticum
See in those with damage to liver by the fluke: Fasciola hepatica
* affects cattle and sheep
Clostridium haemolyticum
C/S
- Hemoglobinuria
- Icterus
- Anemia
Clostridium chauvoei
See in those with damage or bruising to muscles from transport, injections, or rough handling
* affects mainly sheep, but also cattle
Clostridium chauvoei
C/S
- Crackling of swollen lesions when touched
- Rancid butter odor on postmortem
Clostridium Septicum
See in those with deep wounds
* affects mainly sheep, but also cattle and goats
Clostridium Septicum
C/S
Open wound
* swelling
* no gas accumulation
Clostridium perfringens type D
See with increase in dietary intake
* affects sheep, cattle, and goats
Clostridium perfringens type D
C/S
- Associated with overeating
- “Pulpy kidneys” - rapid postmortem decomposition
Clostridium perfringens type C
See with increase in dietary intake
* affects mainly cattle
Clostridium perfringens type C
C/S
“Purple gut”
* sections of extremely reddened small bowel
* bowel filled with hemorrhagic fluid
Clostridium novyi type B
See with damage to liver by fluke: Fasciola hepatica
* affects mainly sheep, but also cattle
Clostridium novyi type B
C/S
Large necrotic black lesion in liver
Clostridium tetani
See with puncture wounds
* affects mainly horses and pigs, but can affect all animals
Clostridium tetani
C/S
- General body stiffness
- Sensitivity to noise, sound, and movement
Clostridium botulinum
Ingestion of preformed toxin in feed
* uncommon in animals
