Immunoprophylaxis of bovine dermatophytosis

• Published in: Canadian veterinary journal Vol. 36; no. 5; pp. 302 - 306
• Main Authors: Gudding, R. (Norwegian College of Veterinary Medicine, Oslo, Norway.), Lund, A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Canada 01.05.1995
• Subjects: Animals; BOVIN; CATTLE; Cattle Diseases - immunology; Cattle Diseases - microbiology; Cattle Diseases - prevention & control; CHAMPIGNON; CONTROL DE ENFERMEDADES; CONTROLE DE MALADIES; DERMATOMICOSIS; DERMATOMYCOSE; DERMATOMYCOSES; Dermatomycoses - immunology; Dermatomycoses - prevention & control; Dermatomycoses - veterinary; DERMATOPHYTES; DISEASE CONTROL; DISEASE PREVENTION; EFFICACY; FUNGI; GANADO BOVINO; HONGOS; Humans; IMMUNE RESPONSE; LITERATURE REVIEWS; LIVE VACCINES; REPONSE IMMUNITAIRE; RESPUESTA INMUNOLOGICA; SAFETY; SECURITE; SEGURIDAD; Tinea - prevention & control; Tinea - veterinary; Trichophyton - immunology; VACCIN VIVANT; VACCINATION; Vaccination - veterinary; VACUNA VIVA; VACUNACION
• ISSN: 0008-5286

The literature on immunoprophylaxis as control method for ringworm in cattle is reviewed. Scientific papers on immune response to dermatophyte antigens and vaccination against ringworm were obtained from personal files and computerized search in 4 relevant databases. Vaccines with antigens of Trichophyton verrucosum stimulate a humoral and cellular immune response. In animals vaccinated with inactivated vaccines, some protection is observed after challenge. However, the protective immunity is inadequate in most cases. Vaccination with live vaccines elicits an immune response that prevents the development of clinical disease. The protective immunity is based mainly on the cellular branch of the immune system. The efficacy and safety of live dermatophyte vaccines have been demonstrated in both challenge experiments and field trials from different countries. Effective control of ringworm in cattle has been achieved in regions implementing systematic vaccination.