Sudden death in cattle close to water and urea lick Unusual presentation: Four of a mob of 200 cattle were found dead within 50 metres of the water and lick trough. The others in the paddock appeared healthy. ...
Extensive necrotising skin lesions in young cattle Unusual presentation: Over a one-week period after heavy rain, 18 young steers and heifers developed severe and extensive necrotising skin lesions on their flanks and sides. Similar lesions had been observed in a...
Suspected salt / water intoxication kills 80 cows over 3 days Unusual presentation: 80 of 240 BrahmanX cows showing signs of excessive drinking, pain, neurological signs, recumbency and death, 1 to 3 days after being transported to the property. Above: Cow with sunken...
Probable urea poisoning of 18 of 950 cattle Unusual presentation: 18 of 950 BrahmanX cattle found dead or dying shortly after exposure to a new batch of lick blocks Above: Location of dead and dying stock in relation to lick blocks Time and location: October 2024 on a...
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...
