Difference between revisions of "Ulcerative Balanoposthitis"
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- Ulcerative balanoposthitis (pizzle rot):
- Common in Merino sheep and Angora goats
- Ulceration around prepucial orifice with brown crust, and occasionally on vulva of ewes
- Bacteria hydrolyse urea to ammonia which causes mucosal irritation and ulceration
- High urine urea level, from high protein intake may predispose to condition
- High oestrogen levels in pastures also predisposes
- Castration and heavy wool around the prepuce are risk factors
Caused by Corynebacterium renale.