Bacterial pneumonia in recently-weaned steers Unusual presentation: Within a week of arriving on a new property, 14 steers died and another 100 were lethargic. Time and location: November 2020, south Kimberley region in WA. Case definition: Weaner steers that are...
Gross path challenge #7 Photo: Doug Macnought, Qld DAF DESCRIPTION: There are multiple variably-sized (1–5 cm diameter) exophytic nodules protruding from the skin around the left eye. The nodules are mottled black and grey and verrucous (warty) in appearance. Dx:...
Paralysis tick kills 22 cows Unusual presentation: 22 Brahman cows from a mob of 40 die after moving to a new property. Above: One of the Brahman cows found dead in the paddock. Time and location: Far North Queensland, September 2020. Case definition: Recently...
Gross path challenge #6 Photo: Ayrial Foster, Berrimah DPIR NT GOAT LUNG: There are multiple randomly distributed, discrete, well delineated, approximately circular and slightly raised 1-3cm diameter pale pink/grey foci observed on the surface of the lung. Dx:...
Septicaemia with multi-organ vasculitis and thrombosis Unusual presentation: Sixteen deaths in a mob of young bulls within a month of arriving on a new property. Above: A depressed, non-responsive bull – with ticks but no signs of ocular or nasal discharge....
