Specific prevention of emphysematous carbuncle of cattle and sheep

Abstract

The local strains of the causative agent of emphysematous carbuncle (blackleg) cattle Cl.chauvoei. The cultural, morphological, physicochemical, and biological properties of isolated local strains of the causative agent of emphysematous carbuncle (blackleg) were studied. An experimental series of vaccines against animal emphysematous carbuncle (blackleg) was made from selected local strains. The qualitative indicators, immunogenicity and duration and immunity of this vaccine on sheep and calves were studied and a positive result was obtained.