Arcanobacterium phocae infection in mink (Neovison vison) seals (Phoca vitulina Halichoerus grypus) and otters (Lutra lutra)

摘要

BackgroundInfectious skin disorders are not uncommon in mink. Such disorders are important as they have a negative impact on animal health and welfare as well as on the quality and value of the fur. This study presents the isolation of Arcanobacterium phocae from mink with severe skin lesions and other pathological conditions, and from wild seals and otters.