Gross path challenge #9 Photo: Ayrial Foster, Berrimah Veterinary Laboratory NT DESCRIPTION: Diffuse yellow discolouration of the atrioventricular valves and multifocal to coalescing red discolouration of the left ventricular endocardium in the sub-atrial region. Note...
Septicaemia with multi-organ vasculitis and thrombosis Unusual presentation: Sixteen deaths in a mob of young bulls within a month of arriving on a new property. Above: A depressed, non-responsive bull – with ticks but no signs of ocular or nasal discharge....
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...
Polioencephalomalacia in 15 weaners Unusual presentation: 15 of 800 yarded weaners die over 5 days. Video of clinical signs Time and location: May 2019, Katherine NT. Case definition: Sudden onset of neurological signs in weaners including: head pressing, jaw...
Deaths in wild caught buffalo Unusual presentation: Two cases where wild caught buffalo died in the weeks post capture during preparation for export. Examples of buffalo disease exclusions NT Buffalo Industry Code of Practice CASE A: Deaths of 10 buffalo in one month...
