Table 1 The distribution of Clostridium species detected in abomasal swab samples
Species | Sample No | No. (%) of positive sample | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C. perfringens type A | C. perfringens type F | P. sordellii | P. sordellii + C. perfringens type A | C. septicum + P.sordellii + C. perfringens type A | ||
Lamb | 21 | 15 (71.42) | 1 (4.76) | 1 (4.76) | 3 (14.28) | 1 (4.76) |
Goat kid | 17* | 12 (70.58) | 1 (5.88) | 1 (5.88) | 2 (11.76) | - |
Total | 38 | 27 (71.05) | 2 (5.26) | 2 (5.26) | 5 (13.16) | 1 (2.63) |