Necrotising skin lesions – open diagnosis Unusual presentation: Multiple cattle with large necrotic skin lesions on sides and/or rump. Above: Heifer with bilateral necrotising skin lesion extending from caudal shoulder blade to flanks. Time and location: February to...
Blackleg in unweaned calves in good condition Unusual presentation: Sudden death of several six-month old Brahman calves. Above: Haemorrhages were visible on the cardiac surface. Time and location: March to April 2022, central Queensland. Case definition:...
Heifer with ‘lumpy’ skin lesions – LSD rule-out Unusual presentation: Investigation of skin lesions in response to industry alert for increased vigilance around Lumpy Skin Disease. Above: Thick encrustations of matted hair and dried exudate that peeled off leaving...
Weight loss over six months, BRD confirmed Unusual presentation: Young cows progressively losing weight over 5-6 months and collapsing. Time and location: February 2022, Queensland. Case definition: Young cattle up to three years of age experiencing significant...
Botulism the prime suspect Unusual presentation: Death of nine cattle over a week. Above: Contamination of silage with botulism toxin was a possibility. Time and location: September 2021, Far North Queensland. Case definition: Sudden death of cattle being fed a...
