High sero-prevalence of caseous lymphadenitis identified in slaughterhouse samples as a consequence of deficiencies in sheep farm management in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Caseous lymphadenitis (CLA), caused by <it>Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis</it>, is one of the most important diseases of sheep and goats, causing considerable economic losses for herd owners.</p> <p>Result...

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Main Authors: Guimarães Alessandro S, Carmo Filipe B, Heinemann Marcos B, Portela Ricardo WD, Meyer Roberto, Lage Andrey P, Seyffert Núbia, Miyoshi Anderson, Azevedo Vasco, Gouveia Aurora MG
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/7/68