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==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
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Early treatment with parenteral antibiotics can be successful. penicillin-streptomycin, ampicillin, oxytetracycline and potentiated sulphonamides are all effective. 
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Medicated water or feed for the duration of an outbreak will prevent spread of the disease throughout the herd.
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==Prevention==
 
==Prevention==
 
An inactivated vaccine is available for protection against Glasser's disease, two doses should be given by IM injection 2-3 weeks apart before 10 weeks of age.  
 
An inactivated vaccine is available for protection against Glasser's disease, two doses should be given by IM injection 2-3 weeks apart before 10 weeks of age.  
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