Haemoglobinuria due to Clostridium perfringens type A mastitis in a ewe.
A 2-year-old Suffolk gimmer presented with clinical signs of haemoglobinuria, jaundice, anaemia and acute mastitis. Clinical investigation and bacteriological examination of milk samples revealed Clostridium perfringens type A to be the causal agent.
Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Roslin, Midlothian.
A M
AM
McDonnell
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LA
Holmes
D000818:Animals; D003015:Clostridium Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D003016:Clostridium perfringens; D005260:Female; D006456:Hemoglobinuria / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008413:Mastitis / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D012756:Sheep; D012757:Sheep Diseases