A HoBi-like pestivirus was first described in 2004 in a Brazilian fetal bovine serum that was exported to Germany. Nevertheless, it is believed that the virus had been present since the 1990's, when it was detected in buffalos of Brazilian origin. Reproductive and respiratory diseases have been...

Two Jersey crossbred cows were presented in lateral recumbency and severe signs of Organo phosphorus compound (OPC) toxicity. Physical examination revealed bradycardia, nystagmus, hypersalivation, lacrimation, respiratory distress, tetany, grunting, pupillary constriction, frequent urination,...

124 cattle naturally infected with Theileria annulata were inspected for clinical markers. Clinical manifestations of general weakness, reduced appetite, pyrexia reaching 40-42°C and lachrymal discharge were seen in more than 75% of the infected animals. Presence of ticks on body, general dullness...

Three female buffaloes (7 and 9 years old, and 4 months old), two female cattle (6 and 8 years old) and two cattle heifers (one-year-old) with history of hypersalivation, muscle trembling, mild diarrhoea and anorexia for 24 h are reported. Three other buffaloes from the herd had already died with...

The surgical retrieval of a trichobezoar from of a cow was reported [India, date not given]. The cow was presented with a history of sudden onset of hypersalivation and bloat. A swelling was observed in the left side of the neck at the level of the 5th vertebra, which appeared hard and ball-like on ...

Two separate cases of malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) in 2 cattle from herds in Sicily, Italy are reported (July and October 2001). Before death, the 2 affected cows showed hyperthermia, respiratory distress, hypersalivation, mucopurulent nasal discharge and opacity of the eyes. Close contact with...

Acute deaths of cows held in a drylot and fed several crop processing plant by-products were investigated. Clinical signs in affected cows included diarrhea, ataxia, recumbency, hypersalivation, and sunken eyes. A histological diagnosis of ethylene glycol toxicosis, based on numerous birefringent...

The outbreak occurred in Galicia, northwest Spain, in a mixed herd of dairy cattle and sheep. The first clinical cases were seen on 13 January 1992 in 2 five-year-old cows. Antibiotics, antipyretics and corticosteroids were administered. Treatment appeared to have a positive effect on 1 cow; the...

A rare outbreak of poisoning in farm animals due to aluminium phosphide was reported. The outbreaks which caused he death of 320 cows and buffaloes in the Patiala district in Punjab, India occurred in July and September. Affected animals suddenly stopped feeding and drinking, developed tympany,...

An acute poisoning with sodium fluorosilicate in 6 cattle was reported as well as the experimental reproduction by oral administration of the compound to 2 bovines. Clinical manifestations of the natural poisoning included muscle tremors, hypersalivation, groaning and rapid death. In the...