GANGRENOUS MASTITIS IN A GOAT: DETECTION OF CAUSAL AGENTS AND ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY

Abstract

A case study was conducted to evaluate the treatment strategy of gangrenous mastitis in a cross breed doe at S. A. Quadery Teaching Veterinary Hospital of Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chittagong. Confirmatory diagnosis was performed from the obvious physical changes of the udder. The underlying causal microorganisms (Staphylococcus sp and E. coli) were isolated from milk sample. Parenteral (Gentamycin + Sulphadimidine+ Trimethoprim intramuscularly) and intramammary infusion of antimicrobials (Streptomycin + Penicillin) along with supportive treatments for 7 days could not save the quarter rather condition deteriorated. After checking antibiogram only ciprofloxacin was found sensitive. Decision was taken for mastectomy to save the animal. Ciprofloxacin was used as antibiotic after mastectomy. The doe recovered without other complications.