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...
Suspect Chillagoe disease in horses Unusual presentation: Neurological signs and multiple mortalities of horses. Above: Reddening of the mucosa with erosions and areas of thickening Time and location: October 2019, Barcoo region of Queensland. Case definition: Horses...
Lead poisoning in heifer mob Unusual presentation: A reportable disease – lead poisoning in a small mob of heifers. Time and location: September 2019, Katherine NT. Case definition: Four heifers in a mob of 21 died shortly after showing acute neurological signs...
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...
