Bolo disease is a localized, mild, subacute to chronic, superficial dermatitis affecting woolled sheep, caused by an unclassified Corynebacterium species. In layman's terms, it's a skin condition in sheep that results in dark discoloration of their fleece over the affected areas.
Key Characteristics of Bolo Disease:
- Cause: Unclassified Corynebacterium sp.
- Animal Affected: Woolled sheep
- Type of Disease: Superficial dermatitis (skin inflammation)
- Severity: Mild
- Duration: Subacute to chronic (lasts a moderate to long time)
- Appearance: Dark grey to blackish discoloration of the fleece.
- Location: Localized areas of the skin.
In essence, Bolo disease is a superficial skin infection in sheep that changes the color of their wool.