Balanoposthitis

Balanoposthitis is an inflammation of the glans penis and the prepuce.

In sheep (rams/wethers), ulcerative enzootic balanoposthitis is caused by the Corynebacterium renale group (C. renale, C. pilosum & C. cystidis). It is also known as "pizzle rot".

For the condition in bulls, caused by a virus see Bovine herpesvirus 1.