Chickens paralysed and dying from botulism Unusual presentation: Acute onset weakness and paralysis in backyard chickens. Chickens found with heads hanging and unable to rise after being healthy 12 hours previously. Left: Hen with head hanging Right: Fatty liver on...
Lungworm and BRD in adult Brahman cattle Unusual presentation: About 10% of a mob of 250 cows showed respiratory signs and six died. The affected animals were lactating and in poor body condition. Above: PM revealed areas of consolidation in the lungs and pleural...
Pregnancy toxaemia in transported cows Unusual presentation: Seven cows died during or soon after transportation to export yards. Clinical signs were tremors, weakness, recumbency and aggression. Left and central: On post mortem the livers of both cows were swollen,...
Sudden death of heifers due to Tick Fever Unusual presentation: Eleven heifers became lethargic and weak, and then died within 24-48 hours. Above: Post mortem found jaundice throughout the carcass, an enlarged liver and abnormal spleen.Below: Timing of management...
Sudden death due to probable urea toxicity Unusual presentation: 100 of 3000 Brahman cattle found dead. Above: Heifer in lateral recumbency with mild head and neck tremors Time and location: August 2023, WA. Case definition: Cows and bulls found dead in a paddock,...
