Zoonotic Disease
Transmission
CL is typically transmitted when subcutaneous abscesses are ruptured. Bacteria from ruptured abscesses are released into the environment, allowing transmission to susceptible hosts. When an abscess ruptures, it can contaminate pens, water buckets, barns, shearing clippers and feed bunks. The pus contains a high number of bacteria, and these bacteria can survive for several months in the environment. When susceptible animals are exposed to the bacteria, they may become infected. Another concern with CL is that it’s a zoonotic disease, which means it can also infect people. Although human infection is rare, take sanitary precautions when treating and handling infected animals. Always wear disposable gloves, and wash your hands and
CL is typically transmitted when subcutaneous abscesses are ruptured. Bacteria from ruptured abscesses are released into the environment, allowing transmission to susceptible hosts. When an abscess ruptures, it can contaminate pens, water buckets, barns, shearing clippers and feed bunks. The pus contains a high number of bacteria, and these bacteria can survive for several months in the environment. When susceptible animals are exposed to the bacteria, they may become infected. Another concern with CL is that it’s a zoonotic disease, which means it can also infect people. Although human infection is rare, take sanitary precautions when treating and handling infected animals. Always wear disposable gloves, and wash your hands and