Identification, Diagnosis, and Successful Therapy of Dermatophilosis in an Organized Dairy Herd of Buffaloes

In a dairy farm of buffaloes experiencing hair loss, itching, and crusty lesions, Dermatophilus congolensis was identified as the causative agent through various laboratory techniques, including Giemsa's and Gram's staining, and biochemical tests. The isolates were positive for catalase, oxidase, and urease tests, and demonstrated proteolytic activity. Successful treatment of the dermatophilosis was achieved with three weekly injections of long-acting tetracycline at a dosage of 20 mg/kg, effectively resolving the condition in the affected animals.