Helcococcus ovis associated with septic arthritis and bursitis in calves – a case report

Abstract Background Septic arthritis often occurs in young calves when the passive transfer of maternal immunoglobulins has failed, which results in hypogammaglobulinaemia in the calf. Another important cause is suboptimal herd health management which often leads to general health impairment and, su...

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Main Authors: Alexandra Jost, Marlene Sickinger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02996-6