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...
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...
Obstructive urolithiasis in steers Unusual presentation: Eight steers dying in one week and more affected. Time and location: January 2020, northern Queensland. Case definition: Young Brahman steers with a BCS of 2/5 became unwell, stand on their own, go into sternal...
Ill-thrift in horses due to suspect plant toxicity Unusual presentation: Twelve horses in a herd of 30 dull and lethargic. Time and location: October 2019, Longreach Queensland. Case definition: Horses of any age (from 2 to 16 years) with rough coats and in poor body...
Extremely poor season affecting weaner health Unusual presentation: 50 weaners dead over 8 days with cases ongoing. Time and location: July 2019, Barkly Tablelands Queensland. Case definition: Daily on-going deaths in early weaned cattle, with 4-7 deaths each 24 hour...
