bovine + caprine

Mastitis (bovine)

Inflammation of udder; caused by Strep, Staph, E. coli; tested by CMT/SCC; SCC limit CA 600k, US 750k.

BST - Bovine Somatotropin (bovine)

Natural hormone that increases milk 10–20%; safe for humans; not used in all cows.

Anaplasmosis (bovine)

Tick-borne protozoa destroying RBCs; causes jaundice, anemia, abortion.

Anthrax (bovine)

Soil bacteria; sudden death, fever 107°F, bleeding from body openings.

Blackleg (bovine)

Clostridial bacteria; swollen gassy muscles, lameness, sudden death.

Brucellosis/Bang’s Disease (bovine)

Zoonotic; abortion after 5 months; orchitis in males; vaccinated by vets.

Calf Diphtheria (bovine)

Fusobacterium necrophorum; throat/mouth infection; breathing problems, coughing.

Foot and Mouth Disease (bovine)

Highly contagious virus; blisters on mouth, feet, teats.

Johne’s Disease (bovine)

Chronic intestinal infection; diarrhea, weight loss; spread in milk, feces.

Leptospirosis (bovine)

Zoonotic bacteria; kidney/liver damage; jaundice, dark urine, abortion.

Lumpy Jaw (bovine)

Actinomyces infection from mouth injury; hard jaw swelling/masses.

Wooden Tongue (bovine)

Actinobacillus; swollen, stiff tongue; difficulty eating.

Mad Cow Disease/BSE (bovine)

Prion disease; nervous symptoms; zoonotic → Creutzfeldt-Jakob in humans.

Malignant Edema (bovine)

Clostridial infection via wounds; swollen crackling muscles, toxemia.

Pinkeye (bovine)

Contagious eye infection; tearing, ulcers, blindness risk.

Pneumonia (bovine)

Lung infection; labored breathing, fever, nasal discharge.

Red Water Disease (bovine)

Clostridial; hemoglobin breakdown; red urine, jaundice.

Shipping Fever (bovine)

Respiratory disease from stress (transport, weaning, dehorning).

Trichomoniasis (bovine)

Venereal protozoa; abortion at 2–4 months; infertility.

Tuberculosis (bovine)

Zoonotic bacterial lung disease; chronic cough, weight loss.

Vibriosis (bovine)

Campylobacter; venereal; causes abortion and infertility; not zoonotic.

Hairy Foot Warts (bovine)

Infectious lesions on feet; lameness.

IBR - Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (bovine)

BHV-1 virus; red nose, trachea infection, fever, abortion.

BRSV (bovine)

Respiratory virus; nasal/eye discharge, high respiration, coughing.

BVD - Bovine Viral Diarrhea (bovine)

Virus; diarrhea, abortion, immune suppression.

Neospora Abortion (bovine)

Neospora caninum protozoa; major cause of abortion.

Cryptosporidiosis (bovine)

Protozoa in calves; scours (diarrhea); zoonotic.

Heel Fly/Grubs (bovine)

Larvae migrate under skin from legs to back; warble holes.

Lice (bovine)

External parasite; itching, hair loss; biting and sucking types.

Mange/Mites (bovine)

Chorioptic (legs) or sarcoptic (whole body, zoonotic); intense itching.

Coccidiosis (bovine)

Protozoa; bloody diarrhea in young animals.

Roundworms/Nematodes (bovine)

Stomach/intestine worms (e.g., Ostertagia); diarrhea, weight loss, anemia.

Liver Flukes/Trematodes (bovine)

Flatworms in liver; weight loss, poor appetite.

Ringworm (bovine)

Fungal skin disease; crusty circular hair loss; contagious to humans.

Caseous Lymphadenitis/CL (caprine)

Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis; abscesses in lymph nodes; highly contagious.

CAE - Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (caprine)

Viral; kids: encephalitis; adults: arthritis, mastitis, weight loss.

Scrapie (caprine)

Prion disease; intense itching, weight loss, incoordination; fatal.

Enterotoxemia/Overeating Disease (caprine)

Clostridium perfringens types C & D; sudden death, diarrhea in kids.

Tetanus (caprine)

Clostridium tetani; muscle stiffness, lockjaw; after wounds or surgeries.

Mastitis (caprine)

Inflammation of udder; caused by Staph, Mycoplasma; swollen hot udder, abnormal milk.

Johne’s Disease (caprine)

Chronic intestinal disease; weight loss, diarrhea; similar to cattle.

Pneumonia (caprine)

Respiratory infection; coughing, fever, nasal discharge; stress/weather-related.

Urinary Calculi (caprine)

"Water belly"; stones in urethra of males; straining, bladder rupture.

Ketosis/Pregnancy Toxemia (caprine)

Late pregnancy energy deficit; depression, sweet breath, recumbency.

Pinkeye (caprine)

Contagious eye infection; tearing, cloudiness, blindness risk.

Foot Rot (caprine)

Bacterial infection of hooves; foul odor, lameness; wet conditions.

Orf/Soremouth (caprine)

Contagious viral; sores on lips, udders; zoonotic.

Lice (caprine)

External parasites; itching, hair loss; worse in winter.

Mange (caprine)

Mites; crusty skin, intense itching; can be zoonotic.

Coccidiosis (caprine)

Protozoa in kids; diarrhea, dehydration, poor growth.

Barber Pole Worm/Haemonchus (caprine)

Blood-sucking stomach worm; anemia, bottle jaw, death.