Beef Cattle Diseases & Parasites

Anthrax

infection caused by bacteria from grazing infected pastures; vaccines can be used for control

Anthrax symptoms

sudden death or high fever, sudden staggering, trembling,  collapse; death short after

Bovine respiratory syncytial virus

Virus that affects cell lining in the respiratory system; treated with a combination vaccine

Bovine respiratory syncytial virus symptoms

respiratory system is weakened, becomes vulnerable to other  viruses, bacteria

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)

disease caused by prion (proteins) that affects the central nervous system of cattle; sometimes called mad cow disease; no treatment (fatal)

BSE symptoms

aggression, nervousness, abnormal posture, difficulty in rising and lying down, loss of body weight, etc.

Bovine Virus Diarrhea (BVD)

virus that appears in mild, acute, chronic forms; no cure; treat diarrhea, infections; prevention includes modified live virus vaccination

BVD symptoms

fever, coughing, nasal discharge, slow gains, rapid breathing,  diarrhea, mouth ulcers, lameness, dehydration

Blackleg

Disease caused by bacteria in infected soil in which spores will enter intraorally or through wounds; treatment includes massive doses of antibiotics and can be prevented with vaccination

Blackleg symptoms

sudden death, lameness, swollen muscles, inability to stand

Brucellosis

Disease caused by the microorganism Brucella bacteria; dangerous to humans (Malta fever); no cure, prevention includes good management practices; calves should be vaccinated

Brucellosis symptoms

abortion, retain afterbirth, sterility, reduced milk, enlarged testicles

Calf Enteritis (scours)

Calf Enteritis (scours) symptoms

Campylobacteriosis

Campylobacteriosis symptoms

Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Foot-and-Mouth Disease symptoms

Foot Rot

Foot Rot symptoms

Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)

IBR symptoms

Johne’s Disease (paratuberculosis)

Johne’s Disease (paratuberculosis) symptoms

Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis symptoms

Listeriosis

Listeriosis symptoms

Lumpy Jaw (Actinomycosis)

Lumpy Jaw (Actinomycosis) symptoms

Pinkeye

Pinkeye symptoms

Prolapse

Prolapse symptoms

Ringworm

Ringworm symptoms

Shipping fever

Shipping fever symptoms

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis symptoms

Warts

Wooden Tongue (Actinobacillosis)

Wooden Tongue (Actinobacillosis) symptoms