Leptospirosis of Domestic Animals

U.S. Animal Health Association Committee on Leptospirosis

No 309222, Agricultural Information Bulletins from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: Excerpts from the report: Leptospirosis is an infectious disease of animals and man caused by a spiral shaped organism (spirochete) of the genus Leptospira. The organism has a wide host range including man. Among the domestic animals, swine, cattle, dogs, and horses are most frequently affected. Known wildlife hosts infected with leptospires include many of the small rodents, raccoons, foxes, opossums, skunks, deer, and moose.

Keywords: Livestock; Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 11
Date: 1976-08
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.309222

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