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Antibiotics can be given intramuscularly and typically work following one dose. However if signs do not resolve a 5 day course should be administered. [[Penicillins|Penicillin]] and [[Aminoglycosides#streptomycin|streptomycin]] are good choices for this disease.
Antibiotics can be given intramuscularly and typically work following one dose. However if signs do not resolve a 5 day course should be administered. [[Penicillins|Penicillin]] and [[Aminoglycosides#streptomycin|streptomycin]] are good choices for this disease.
Additionally, dips containing 0.2% Copper Sulphate or 0.5% Zinc sulphate can be effective.
Additionally, dips containing 0.2% Copper Sulphate or 0.5% Zinc sulphate can be effective.
==References==
Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Eighth Edition) ''Merial''
4th year Veterinary Dermatology notes. Royal Veterinary college. October-November 2008. p60-64.
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