<em>Streptococcus agalactiae</em> infection in camels (<em>Camelus dromedarius</em>) in Kenya
Subclinical mastitis in camels due to Streptococcus agalactiae (Lancefield type B) was studied in different camel management systems in Kenya (Somali, Pokot, ranch-camels). A presumed correlation between the S. agalactiae carrier status of the mother and performance of the calf was examined in ranch...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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CIRAD
2000-02-01
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Series: | Revue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux |
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Online Access: | http://revues.cirad.fr/index.php/REMVT/article/view/9746 |
Summary: | Subclinical mastitis in camels due to Streptococcus agalactiae (Lancefield type B) was studied in different camel management systems in Kenya (Somali, Pokot, ranch-camels). A presumed correlation between the S. agalactiae carrier status of the mother and performance of the calf was examined in ranch-camels. Possibilities for detection, treatment and control of S. agalactiae mastitis in camels are discussed. |
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ISSN: | 0035-1865 1951-6711 |