Clostridium haemolyticum

Disease Overview

This causes the acute, infectious disease, bacillary hemoglobinuria, in cattle.

Merck Animal Health Solutions

For Clostridium haemolyticum

Shown to be effective for the vaccination of healthy cattle against disease caused by Clostridium chauvoei, Cl. septicum, Cl. haemolyticum, Cl. novyi, Cl. sordellii, Cl. perfringens Type C and D, and Histophilus somni.

Shown to be effective for the vaccination of healthy cattle and sheep against disease caused by Clostridium chauvoei (Blackleg), Cl. septicum (Malignant edema), Cl. haemolyticum (Bacilliary Hemoglobinuria (Red water), Cl. novyi (Black disease), Cl. sordellii and Cl. perfringens Types C and D (Enterotoxemia).

Clinical Signs

  • Fever
  • Abdominal pain
  • Anemia
  • Dehydration