Zamia staggers in heifers and weaners Unusual presentation: Loss of hindquarter coordination in young cattle. Zamia staggers Watch video clip (from Lee Taylor) Time and location: Aug-Dec 2018, Katherine NT. Case definition: Sporadic cases of hindleg ataxia in Brahman...
Murray Valley Encephalitis (MVE) in a stock horse Unusual presentation: This was the second horse on a station to have persistent neurological signs in 3 weeks. The investigation was approved as an SDI as: several notifiable diseases of horses can present as...
Using jab sticks (aka pole syringes) Jab sticks can be used to sedate or medicate: Yarded animals that won’t, can’t or shouldn’t go up a race Livestock on hobby farms with inadequate facilities Stock truck rollovers Bulls when they are difficult to put in a head bale...
Tick Fever Agnote An overview of tick fever in Northern Australia, with information for babesiosis on: Method of infection Animal susceptibility Clinical symptoms Treatment. Download Agnote Above: Cattle ticks on the brisket (NT DPIR Agnote K7, photos courtesy of...
Mastering your blood smear technique Blood smears are a great aid when investigating sudden death or ill thrift. Tips from the WA lab for preparing smears include: Collect in an EDTA tube Blood drops ~4 mm (not too big) Angle (at 30-40o) /Speed (not too fast, not too...
