Tubercolosis
This disease has been reported in apparently healthy adult blue foxes. The symptoms were high infertility, abortions and stillbirths. The tuberculin test was given using the eyelids of animals. Any with positive swelling were killed. The bacteria was found in […]
Salmonellosis
Outbreaks of Salmonella typhimurium have been reported in foxes between five and thirteen weeks of age. Main signs were of infection of the nervous system due to septicemia. Response to treatment using combined sulphonamides and furazolidone was excellent. Salmonella can […]
Listeriosis
One outbreak of nervous listeriosis resembling distemper has been reported in foxes. Most were about four week of age. Symptoms included weakness, loss of appetite, tremors, neck rigidity and salivation. Death took place after seven to eleven days of illness.Antibiotics […]
Colibacillosis
It is a common bacteria of the intestinal tract. Certain strains or serotypes are harmful to new-born animals. Two types of disease may be seen. Gastroenteritis, or stomach or gut inflammation, is common. The main symptoms are diarrhea, loss of […]
Enterotoxemia
Gastroenteritis, or inflammation of the stomach and gut, has been reported in blue foxes. The bacteria isolated was Clostridium perfingens – Type C. The source was likely seal, whale meat or poor quality fish. In this outbreak, some adults and […]
Cellulitis
Infection in the skin of the head of foxes has been reported. It is also known as “big head.” In one case, Clostridium septicum was isolated form the swollen skin. The probable source was feeding a cow infected with the […]