Nitrate-nitrite poisoning in mature bulls Unusual presentation: Death overnight of 15 bulls being held in cattle yards following routine examination. Time and location: February 2020, northeast WA. Case definition: Mature Charbray bulls (4-8 years of age) that die...
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...
Vesicles on the teat skin of a dairy cow Unusual presentation: Vesicles on the teat skin of a dairy cow. Above: Photo sent by the client. Time and location: October 2019, Malanda Queensland. Case definition: Fluid-filled vesicles on cloven-hoofed animal. Gross...
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...
