[Botulism--a forgotten disease?].
The laboratory diagnosis of C. botulinum is described for cattle and horses in the years 1995-1998. Out of 122 cases 66 were positive. All types of toxins were identified; in cattle mainly types C and D. In 9 cases typing was not conclusive. The results of an enquiry of afflicated animal owners showed, that modern agricultural technology has an important impact on toxinogenesis in feed stuff. Possibilities to prevent the disease and to reduce economic losses are discussed; a solution cannot be presented.
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Institut für Pflanzenbau und Tierproduktion in den Tropen und Subtropen, Universität Göttingen, Bereich Tierhygiene. hboehne@gwdg.de
D000818:Animals; D001906:Botulism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques / Q000662:veterinary; D003014:Clostridium botulinum / Q000145:classification / Q000302:isolation & purification; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006736:Horses