Warts in a cow on the udder: symptoms and treatment, prevention

The appearance of warts in a cow on the udder is associated with the penetration into the epithelium of a viral agent that causes cell growth in the form of warts (papillomas). The disease is more common in young cows up to two years of age. The course of the disease can be benign or malignant. The best results are obtained with complex therapy with novocaine and vitamins. Surgical treatment is possible.

Causes of the problem

The main reason is the penetration of the papilloma virus into small cracks and wounds of the skin. In sexually mature cows with a high immune status, the penetration of the virus rarely causes aapillomatosis.The manifestation of the disease is facilitated by factors that generally adversely affect the condition of animals:

• wrong diet;
• poor conditions for cows, dirty rooms, feeders and drinkers, lack of ventilation;
• wounding of the skin with branches, thorns of grass when walking.
• non-compliance with hygiene measures during milking, improper, traumatic installation of the milking machine, dry skin of the nipples;
• infection from animal carriers nearby while keeping, and human carriers of the virus from among the attendants.

Main symptoms

Symptoms and manifestations can be benign or malignant. With a benign course, leathery growths or crusty growths - warts - appear on the skin of the udder, nipples, muzzle or abdomen. The inner part of the growths is made up of dead epithelial cells and waste products of the virus.Warts can be raised or pedunculated in shape, ranging in size from a pea to a medium-sized plum, single or multiple.

If at this stage measures are taken to improve the maintenance of animals and increase immunity, then in 2-4 months the papillomas will dry up and disappear without a trace.

In case of a malignant course of the disease, in a short period (up to 6 months) there is a significant growth of warts, their fusion, they cause inconvenience to the cow and calf, subsequently they can come off the base, bleed and suppurate. Compression of the blood vessels occurs, the viral infection spreads with the blood flow to all tissues and organs. Other malignancy options:

• growth of warts inside the mammary canal, its squeezing, the appearance of mastitis and inflammation of the ducts;
• appearance of papillomas in internal organs, disruption of their work up to death.

Diagnostic measures

On large farms where a lot of cattle are kept at the same time, the diagnosis of the papillomatosis virus is carried out without waiting for the appearance of signs of warts on the skin - in a planned manner. A blood test helps to identify the DNA of the virus and antibodies to it. On smaller farms, cow blood tests are done when a correct diagnosis is needed.

Rules for the treatment of warts in cows on the udder

When the first signs of wart growth are detected, cows are isolated from the main herd, vitamin therapy, balanced feed are prescribed. It is necessary to constantly monitor the development of the disease.

Surgical treatment

It is advisable to remove warts if they are solitary, are in uncomfortable places of forced contact with milking equipment or other parts of the body, prevent the calf from sucking milk.In all other cases, treatment begins with drug therapy and, if it does not work, resort to a scalpel.

In the initial phases of the disease, papilloma constriction with the help of cow or horse hair is mildly effective. After a while, the growth dries up and disappears.

In communities with developed veterinary care, wart removal can be done in a veterinary clinic using liquid nitrogen.

Medications

Treatment with drugs is reduced to the following use:

• subcutaneous or intradermal;
• intramuscular;
• intravenous;
• with drinking water or food;
• externally, in the form of ointments and applications.

Papillomatosis is easier to cure if medicines are used in combination. For the treatment of warts, magnesia is used inside at a dosage of 30 grams, the duration of the course of treatment is 10 days. Good results are shown by intravenous infusions with novocaine, 80 milliliters of a 1% solution four times. The drug "ASD" is injected subcutaneously in a mixture with "Tetravit". A 2% solution of novocaine can be injected into the base of the papilloma.

For external use, use: "Papillomacid" (solution), sulfur-salicylic, interferon, oxolinic ointment - apply individually or in combination to the affected area 4-5 times a day. The course of treatment is 1-2 weeks.

Vitamin complexes

Improving the body's immunity contributes to the resistance to the penetration and development of viruses. Vitamin complexes normalize metabolism and energy metabolism in cells, saturate them with oxygen, improve the functioning of the central and peripheral nervous system.

In the presence of papillomatosis in cattle, Gamavit, Eleovit, vitamin B_{12 are prescribed. These complexes are used intramuscularly every other day. The course of treatment is 5-6 injections.}

Effective drugs with interferon. It is a substance that inactivates a disease-causing agent in the body. With the rapid development of the disease, its own interferon does not have time to be produced, so the introduction of ready-made interferon significantly helps to cope. In cases where the skin under the warts dries, cracks, and then suppuration and bacterial infection appear, complex injections with antibiotics are effective.

Using folk remedies

Appliques of natural ingredients in some cases can be effective for the treatment of warts.

Onion and wax mix

The onion contains a complex of phytoncides, and the wax dries out the growths. This mixture helps to remove warts and can be used in combination with medical treatment.

Onions are pre-fried in vegetable oil until golden brown. They let it stand for a while so that it gives up valuable substances more fully. Then the onion is removed, the oil is heated again, 25 g of wax are added with stirring, the mixture is brought to a boil, cooled. Apply by lubricating the affected areas of the skin 1-2 times a day. The course of treatment is 12-14 days.

Curd Whey

Bioactive substances curd whey can treat papillomatosis in a few weeks. The serum is sterilized, the udder and nipples are washed with it 2-4 times a day.

Potato decoction

Potato peel and sprouts contain a complex of physiologically active substances, vitamins, minerals.Potato decoction helps to remove papillomas on the udder of cows. Potatoes are washed, peeled, peeled together with sprouts are poured with water and put on fire, brought to a boil and boiled for 10-15 minutes. The broth should become dark. The liquid is cooled, used to wash the udder of cows 3-4 times a day.

Garlic mix

The active ingredients of garlic are effective when mixed with animal fats. For its preparation, lard is first melted. A few cloves of garlic are finely crushed and evenly mixed with lard. The mixture is applied to the warts on the udder 1-2 times a day. Leave on for 30-40 minutes, then rinse with warm water, dry with a clean towel.

Prevention

Prevention of papillomatosis is to increase immunity in cows. Stalls, milking equipment must be kept clean, daily change of litter is required. If there are a lot of animals on the farm, it is important to comply with the standards for the area of \u200b\u200btheir keeping and avoid crowding.During the summer, animals should be exposed to the sun for several hours a day.

The treatment of udder warts in cows requires patience. In the absence of a lasting effect from one combination of funds, they switch to others. Young cows may self-heal after calving.

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