Tyzzer's disease

Tyzzer's disease is an acute, highly fatal bacterial infection that is seen in a wide range of animals. It most commonly affects foals and laboratory animals


Tyzzer disease is highly fatal and is caused by Clostridium piliforme also called as Bacillus piliformis

Clinical Signs

• lethargy
  
• loss of suckle reflex
  
• severe icterus
  
• neurological signs (such as head pressing or circling),
  
• pyrexia
  
• diarrhoea.

Treatment and prevention

• Specific Antibiotics should be taken
  
• Other supportive treatment may include aggressive fluid therapy with dextrose and control of seizure activity using a sedative such as xylazine.
  
• Good hygiene and adequate colostrum intake are therefore essential for decreasing the risk of disease
  
• Stress factors such as transport and overcrowding have been linked to Tyzzer's disease, therefore these should be minimised.