Prevention and treatment of bovine eczema

Bovine eczema is an inflammatory response of epithelial cells to allergic substances, which exist in the external environment and can occur in all seasons of the year, and the incidence increases in hot summer. Some environmental factors can be caused, such as frequent dampness, constant sweating, unclean environment, accumulated dirt on the skin, and frequent itching caused by the presence of external parasites.

Etiology of bovine eczema

Eczema occurs when bovine skin cells come into contact with allergic substances, which are called exogenous allergens, including exogenous parasites, soaps and some antibacterial detergents. Those brought by the blood to the skin are called endogenous allergens, including proteins eaten or substances formed in the intestinal tract, which are absorbed into the blood circulation through the intestinal tract.

Symptoms of bovine eczema

True eczema is rare. Large erythema can be seen at first in the acute type, followed by small blisters, which rupture and ooze fluid from the surface, and then form scabs. Skin lesions may be scattered or diffuse, and in some cases symmetrical. After acute, it may become chronic eczema. Chronic eczema due to itching and friction, hair removal, the formation of scales and skin hypertrophy, but the skin is intact.

Treatment of bovine eczema

The basis for the treatment of bovine eczema is to avoid exposure to allergens, because it is often impossible to detect allergens, so etiological methods can only be adopted, including good environmental hygiene, changing feed, bedding, and removing internal and external parasites. avoid dampness and unnecessary irritation to protect the skin. In the early acute phase, keep the cow quiet and prevent skin damage caused by itching. Antihistamine preparation has a good effect on acute cases. Non-specific protein injections including autologous whole blood or boiled skimmed milk and cortisone preparations can also be used to promote recovery. Local treatment can be taken with the development of the disease, early use convergent germicidal lotion, such as boric acid, alum aqueous solution (35%) or zinc oxide ointment to scrub or apply to the affected area, and some protective ointment should be used in the late scab stage.