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Revision as of 17:45, 8 January 2011
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===Mastitis===
===Mastitis===
Acute bacterial mastitis has been associated with opportunistic infections of β-haemolytic ''Streptococcus spp.'' and usualy occuring 7-10 days post parturition.
Acute bacterial mastitis has been associated with opportunistic infections of β-haemolytic ''Streptococcus spp.'' and usually occuring 7-10 days post parturition.
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Macroscopic pathology will include swollen mammary glands and in some cases a mucopurulent exudate. Some females suffering with mastitis may cannabalise their litters.
Macroscopic pathology will include swollen mammary glands and in some cases a mucopurulent exudate. Some females suffering with mastitis may cannabalise their litters.