[AlpacaTalk] Re: Lumpy Jaw - Actinomycosis bovis responsible for teeth
Hi Shirley - I did ask him if it was contagious and he said "no". I
got the impression the bug is everywhere but gets it when the jaw or
mouth is damaged. He said he has seen it it cows which have had a
broken jaw when young. Cuts and scrapes, teeth emerging etc - any
trauma to the mouth/jaw could set it off.
Scary stuff. I got the impression he hadn't seen it before in New
Zealand in Alpaca.
The obvious thing for me to do is ask Clovers' breeder if he knows
anything - but I can't get hold of him right now.
Mandy
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