 | Abstract 436Photosensitization dermatosis in sheep in the interior of the Ivory Coast.Pierre,-F Lab. Path. Anim., BP 1366 Bouake, Ivory Coast. Revue-d'Elevage-et-de-Medecine-Veterinaire-des-Pays-Tropicau . 1984, 37: 3, 277-285; 18 ref. An extensive outbreak of photosensitization, with mortality rates of 20-60%, occurred in sheep on pastures dominated by Brachiaria ruziziensis during two rainy seasons (1980-81). Light-skinned animals developed generalized necrosis. The PM picture was a severe generalized icterus. The therapeutic and prophylactic measures are described. This abstract relates to the following species: |