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Lumpy jaw is a chronic infectious condition which affects cattle. It is caused by the anaerobic filamentous bacteria [[Actinomyces bovis|''Actinomyces bovis'']]

Lumpy jaw is a chronic infectious condition which affects cattle. It is caused by the anaerobic filamentous bacteria [[Actinomyces bovis|''Actinomyces bovis'']]  

==Signalment==

==Signalment==

The condition affects cattle 2-5 yrs old, those that are exposed to sharp objects whilst feeding and when teeth are erupting.   

The condition affects cattle 2-5 yrs old, those that are exposed to sharp objects whilst feeding and when the teeth are erupting. It is found worldwide but is most prevelent in Western and mid-western states of the USA.   

==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==

* Andrews, A.H, Blowey, R.W, Boyd, H and Eddy, R.G. (2004) '''Bovine Medicine''' (Second edition), ''Blackwell Publishing''

* Andrews, A.H, Blowey, R.W, Boyd, H and Eddy, R.G. (2004) '''Bovine Medicine''' (Second edition), ''Blackwell Publishing''

* Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition)''' ''Merial''

* Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition)''' ''Merial''

====Pathogenesis====

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