1. Pseudocowpox is an infectious skin disease that only affects cattle. It is transmitted by insects and causes fever, skin nodules, swollen lymph nodes, and leg edema.
2. Clinical signs include fever over 40.1°C, firm skin nodules 0.5-5cm in diameter on the perineum, genitals, udder and body that later form dry scabs. There is also lymphadenitis and painful leg and chest edema.
3. Treatment is symptomatic with antibiotics, antipyretics, anti-inflammatories, and IV fluids. Vaccination of cattle over 6 months old with a live attenuated vaccine provides protection for up to 3 years.