Canine ehrlichiosis in Australia Infection with E canis is a nationally notifiable disease in Australia. Vets in the north are frontline surveillance for suspect cases following its detection in May 2020. Above: Collect bloods (EDTA and serum) and ticks where possible...
Lantana poisoning in yearling heifers Unusual presentation: Acute illness and buccal erosions in young heifers. Above: Lesions under the tongue are sometimes the only signs of photosensitisation in cattle with pigmented skin as this area is exposed to sunlight when...
Rule-out of exotic disease in feral pigs Unusual presentation: Feral pigs in poor condition and ‘sick looking’. Time and location: January 2020, north Queensland. Case definition: Feral pigs in poor condition. Gross findings: The farmer trapped 8 pigs and...
Acutely lame sheep in western Queensland Unusual presentation: Acute lameness in recently introduced sheep. Above: Interdigital dermatitis and some cases with under-running of coronary band. Time and location: March 2020, western Queensland. Case definition: Acute...
Nitrate-nitrite poisoning in mature bulls Unusual presentation: Death overnight of 15 bulls being held in cattle yards following routine examination. Time and location: February 2020, northeast WA. Case definition: Mature Charbray bulls (4-8 years of age) that die...
