Whitmoyer Red Leg Disease.pps
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John Whitmoyer
Hemorrhages of the leg (often inner thigh), result of
septicemia.
Aeromonas hydrophila is the most common bacteria
know to cause red leg.
Less common bacteria are Pseudomonas aeruginosa,
Proteus, Citrobacter, Salmonella, and Escherichia coli.
Animal(s) may lose appetite and become weak or
lethargic.
Hemorrhages may be the size of a pinpoint or very
large.
Bacterial Cultures and sensitivities should be
performed on affected animals; proper antibiotics will
be determined from tests.
The cause of the infection should be corrected
immediately, and affected animal(s) should be
separated and kept under careful watch.