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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
Keywords
Western Australia, Actinomycosis, Actinobacillosis, Lumpy jaw, Wooden tongue, Cattle, Pig, Chronic infections disease
Disciplines
Biosecurity
First Page Number
37
Last Page Number
40
ISSN
0021-8618
Abstract
Actinomycosis and actinobacillosis, commonly known as "lumpy jaw" and "wooden tongue" respectively, are chronic infective diseases which are most commonly encountered in cattle, occasionally in pigs, and much less frequently in the other domestic animals and man. They are characterised by the presence of tumour-like swellings and exude pus containing yellow sulphur-like granules. These swellings are commonly found in or on the jawbones and tongue, but may be found on occasions, in other parts of the body such as the lungs, liver, spleen, etc.
Recommended Citation
Shilkin, J
(1952)
"Actinomycosis and Actinobacillosis,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3: Vol. 1:
No.
3, Article 11.
Available at:
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture3/vol1/iss3/11