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Livestock => Cattle => Topic started by: floradora on July 30, 2014, 10:56:31 pm

Title: Dexter with small white lumps appeared on u,Nader jaw and above eye
Post by: floradora on July 30, 2014, 10:56:31 pm

New to cattle, so any help greatly appreciated. I have just noticed that my dun dexter has a few white lumps appeared under her jaw line and above her eye. She is fly treated and wormed and really haven't a clue what this is any advice will be greatly received please. Many thanks rachael

Title: Re: Dexter with small white lumps appeared on u,Nader jaw and above eye
Post by: shygirl on July 30, 2014, 11:23:36 pm

have you eliminated ringworm? that can start off with grey/white scabby skin around the eyes, but is often "cured" by sunshine, so it may be something else.

Title: Re: Dexter with small white lumps appeared on u,Nader jaw and above eye
Post by: farmvet on July 30, 2014, 11:46:05 pm

Can you get photos? It sounds like warts, or viral papilomas. These are caused by a virus & spread round by biting flies.  They usually self cure & disappear over time eg 6 months, although in severe cases or show cattle a vaccina can be made to speed this up a bit. Photo would be good to confirm though

Title: Re: Dexter with small white lumps appeared on u,Nader jaw and above eye
Post by: Steptoe on August 09, 2014, 02:41:56 pm

Could these be 'angle berries' wart like growths? They would have been quite common many years ago. I have not seen evidence of them in a long time.Sounds like a consultation with your vet might be advisable.