Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Tirunelveli-627358, Tamil Nadu
*Corresponding author E-mail: parthis17@gmail.com
Online published on 2 April, 2016.
A Thoroughbred mare was presented with history of urinary tract infection for past 2 days. Clinical examination revealed frequent urination and discolored urine. Urine were found positive for Cornyebacterium renale based on detailed cultural, morphological and biochemical test. Antimicrobial sensitivity studies indicated resistance to Penicillin G and Cefotaxime, intermediate to Streptomycin and sensitive to Enrofloxacin, Ciprofloxacin, Chloramphenicol, Streptomycin, Amoxyclav and Gentamicin. The affected animal was treated with Inj. Enrofloxacin @ 1 ml/20 kg b. wt. IM for 5 days, Inj. Tolfenamic acid @ 2 mg/kg b. wt. IV as a single dose and supportive therapy. The animal recovered completely within five days of therapy.
Antimicrobial sensitivity, Cornyebacterium renale, mare, urinary tract infection
