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...
Lungworm and BRD in adult Brahman cattle Unusual presentation: About 10% of a mob of 250 cows showed respiratory signs and six died. The affected animals were lactating and in poor body condition. Above: PM revealed areas of consolidation in the lungs and pleural...
NABSnet members Members of the NABSnet network who are on the ‘frontline’ for disease investigations in northern Australia – practitioners, pathologists and government veterinary officers. For more information or to connect with members, contact:• Kevin Bell...
