Paratuberculosis in livestock farming: understanding the risks and acting early

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This document compiles recent scientific data on the prevalence of paratuberculosis in France and Europe, the health and economic impacts on cattle, goat, and sheep farms, as well as the currently recommended prophylactic measures.

Paratuberculosis: an underestimated disease in livestock farming

Paratuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease affecting cattle, sheep, and goats.

It is responsible for significant and often silent economic losses over several years and currently represents a major animal health and economic challenge for ruminant livestock farming.

In infected animals, the first clinical signs appear late, while bacterial shedding and herd contamination may have been ongoing for several years. This slow progression complicates early detection and facilitates the spread of the disease within herds.

Melchior Santé Animale provides a technical leaflet on paratuberculosis to help veterinarians and farmers better understand:

• Clinical signs in cattle, sheep, and goats;
• The economic impact of the disease;
• Available diagnostic methods;
• Prevention strategies (biosecurity and medical);
• Regulatory conditions related to vaccination.

Why act early against paratuberculosis?

Paratuberculosis is often described as an “iceberg disease”: for one animal showing visible clinical signs, several other animals in the herd may already be infected without showing any apparent symptoms.

The consequences in livestock farming may include:

• Decreased milk production;
• Reduced reproductive performance;
• Progressive weight loss in animals;
• Increased mortality;
• Long-term financial losses;
• Persistent environmental contamination.

An effective strategy is based on a comprehensive approach combining:

• Biosecurity;
• Management of young animals;
• Environmental control;
• Regular testing;
• Vaccination, where permitted by regulations.

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KAdermin VET : Case of a severe, destructive hunting wound.

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Discover a new veterinary clinical case using KAdermin VET spray powder on a severe hunting wound in a hunting dog. Melchior Santé Animale is sharing this field case to illustrate one of the possible uses of KAdermin VET in companion animals.

Veterinary clinical case: RATAF – hunting dog

Hunting dogs are particularly exposed to traumatic injuries and severe skin wounds. These lesions, often exudative and difficult to manage, require rapid treatment to reduce the risk of infection and promote optimal healing.

Through this field clinical case, observe the progression of a severe hunting wound in a hunting dog treated with KAdermin VET spray powder. This photographic follow-up highlights the different stages of wound healing, as well as the value of a veterinary powder spray in managing moist, traumatic wounds or those involving tissue loss.

Why use KAdermin VET spray powder?

The KAdermin VET spray powder technology allows optimal control of exudate, helps protect skin lesions against infection, and supports tissue hydration and natural skin regeneration, particularly in the following cases:

An innovative powder spray:

A solution tailored to field veterinary medicine:

Easy to use:

• Sprays in any position—upright or upside down—with a wide, effective spray pattern from up to 15 cm away
• Can be used under a dressing
• Application without direct contact with the wound.

Developed to meet the practical constraints of veterinarians and active pet owners, KAdermin VET provides a simple and fast solution for wound management in all animal species.

Our clinical cases illustrate the real-world use of the product and allow observation of tissue evolution throughout the healing process. Also discover the clinical case of a racehorse wound.

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