Arcanobacterium phocae infection in mink (Neovison vison), seals (Phoca vitulina, Halichoerus grypus) and otters (Lutra lutra)

Abstract Background Infectious skin disorders are not uncommon in mink. Such disorders are important as they have a negative impact on animal health and welfare as well as on the quality and value of the fur. This study presents the isolation of Arcanobacterium phocae from mink with severe skin lesi...

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Main Authors: Bettina Nonnemann, Mariann Chriél, Gitte Larsen, Mette Sif Hansen, Elisabeth Holm, Karl Pedersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13028-017-0342-8