Clostridium haemolyticum (Bacillary Hemoglobinuria or Red Water)
Posted by Randall J. Berrier, DVM on 10/2/2003 to
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Red Water disease is caused by the gram-positive bacteria Clostridium haemolyticum . This is a disease that affects cattle and sheep all over the world. In the United States, Red Water is found primarily in the western part of the