Species Affected
Common disease for
cattle and buffaloes but
also occur among other
species such as pigs,
sheep, goats a
nd many
wild animals.
Clinical Signs
The disease starts with high
fever, respiratory distress
and haemorrhages
m
ay
be
seen
on
the
mucous
membranes.
There
is
lacrymation, nasal discharge,
drop in milk production and
anorexia. As the disease
progress ear droop, animals
are
prostrated with cyanosis
of
mucous
membranes.
There
May
be oedema along
the head, neck, thorax, vulva
and anal areas. Sudden death
occurs within few hours of
clinical signs.
Preventive Measures
Affected animals
May
be
treated
with
suitable
antibiotics. Vaccination
to
b
e
done
in
consultation with the
v
eterinarians
and
as
decided by state animal
husbandry
authorities.
Strict
biosecurity
measures
May
be
followed. Carcass
May
be disposed hygienically
and stress factors
May
be reduced by good
animal
husbandry
practices.
Source: AICRP Bangalore