1. Tuberculosis in greater kudu.
- Author
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Himes EM, LyVere DB, Thoen CO, Essey MA, Lebel JL, and Freiheit CF
- Subjects
- Animals, Female, Lung pathology, Male, Mycobacterium Infections pathology, Mycobacterium bovis, Animals, Zoo, Artiodactyla, Mycobacterium Infections veterinary
- Abstract
Four greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) died while maintained in captivity at a zoo. Necropsy revealed tuberculous lesions in the lungs, spleen, and thoracic lymph nodes. Histopathologic findings included granulomas with Langhans' giant cells, necrosis, and mineralization. Acid-fast organisms isolated from tissues of each kudu were identified as Mycobacterium bovis.
- Published
- 1976