Management of Dermatophilosis in a “7 Year-Old” Friesian Crossbreed Bull

This clinical article reports a case of dermatophilosis in a 7-year-old Friesian and White Fulani cross-breed bull at Livestock Investigation Division of the Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria. The following clinical signs were observed; widespread area of dermatitis presenting as dry scabs and crusty nodules. The lesions were mostly present around the dorsum, neck, and shoulders. Skin scrapings were collected and sent to the dermatophilosis laboratory of the National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom for laboratory analysis. The laboratory results confirmed the presence of organisms seen as branching filaments containing multiple rows of cocci, which is characteristic of Dermatophilus congolensis. The infected bull was treated using two doses of long-acting Oxytetracycline at 20 mg/kg, and Lamstreptocide A and B was applied topically twice weekly. The affected animal recovered completely within 90 days of treatment.