Acorn Poisoning in Beef Cattle

By Asst Editor Craig R, on June 15th, 2011

Clinical Signs

* Sudden death can occur (although poisoning generally occurs over a period days)

* Constipation initially, followed by black watery diarrhoea.

* Depression and loss of appetite

* Straining to pass faeces and urinate is very common

* Weakening, collapse and death (usually within seven days of the onset of signs)

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Diagnosis of important diseases in sheep

By Admin, on May 6th, 2011

Sheep Louse

Avoid introducing diseases like footrot, lice and Ovine Johnes Disease onto your property and seek professional advice on diagnosis and management.

Footrot

Three broad classifications of footrot are benign, intermediate and virulent. Benign strains that cause mild lameness have little economic or welfare significance. By comparison, highly virulent . . . → Read More: Diagnosis of important diseases in sheep

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Diagnosis and management of trace element deficiencies

By Admin, on May 5th, 2011

Common trace element deficiencies include copper, selenium and cobalt. The table below summarises the important information for the management and prevention of trace element deficiencies.

Maps of trace element and mineral deficiencies for southern Australia.

These maps highlight the main regions where trace . . . → Read More: Diagnosis and management of trace element deficiencies

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