MILK
Coliform Mastitis
Severe, deadly mastitis caused by a coliform bacteria such as E. coli
Diarrhea
Watery stools
Viral Pneumonia
Pneumonia caused by viruses like IBR, PI3, BRSV, BVD
Lice
Ectoparasite causing hair and blood loss and skin damage
Anthrax
Bacterial disease that causes death in animals and is dangerous to humans
SCC
Somatic Cell Count: Number of WBC's in the milk
E. coli
Bacteria causing severe scours in animals
Rhinotracheitis
Infection of the nasal cavity and trachea. IBR
Trichostrongyle
Class of internal parasites that have a similar life cycle
Johnes
Untreatable bacterial enteric disease causing emaciation
Contagious Mastitis
Mastitis caused by S. aureus or Strep agalactia
Coccidia
Protozoa that causes GI damage with bloody stools
Bacterial Pneumonia
Pneumonia caused by bacteria such as Pasteurella, Mannheimia and Histophilus
Ascarid
Roundworm. Severe problem in swine and puppies
HBS
Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome. Bleeding disorder in GI caused by Clostridium and molds
Culture & Sensitivity
Culture milk to ID organism and see which antibiotic will work
Rota/Corona virus
Viral causes of calf scours
BRDC
Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex
Fluke
Large internal parasite in the rumen and liver. Problem in the liver but usually not in rumen
Leucosis
Cancer in cattle caused by a virus
Environmental Mastitis
Mastitis caused by bacteria in the environment such as Streps and Coliforms
Clostridia
Cause of bloody diarrhea in young calves
Vaccination
Use of vaccines to prevent respiratory disease. IM, IN, SQ, oral
Mite
Causes mange with hair and blood loss and skin damage. Can be zoonotic
Leptospirosis
Bacterial disease causing abortion and other forms of disease. Zoonotic