| Myiasis |
Local name : Ulod
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Cause : Screw worm, Fly and Blowfly |
Transmission :
- The disease can be spread either by migration
of flies or by shipment of infested cattle
or other livestock.
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Clinical signs and lesions :
- Presence of screw worm larvae on fresh accidental
or surgical wound by castration, docking
and dehorning.
- Profuse brownish exudates with foul odor
from the wound.
- Inappetance with restressness.
- Presence of screw larvae in the wound.
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Recommendation :
- Topical dressing of affected wounds with
larvicide and antiseptic.
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Screw worm larvae
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Wounds infected with screw worm
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