Rift Valley Fever (RVF) Synopsis

A brief summary of Rift Valley Fever, a viral mosquito-borne zoonotic disease of ruminants, its etiology, epidemiology, signs, necropsy findings, Rx and control.

FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE (APHTHOUS FEVER)

A brief summary of FMD disease in animals. Definition, etiology, incubation period, epidemiology, clinical findings, necropsy findings, diagnostic confirmation, treatment and control are discussed here. FMD FMD is highly contagious viral disease of cloven hoofed animals. Epidemiology Affects ruminants and pigs. Highly contagious, usually low mortality but great economic impact worldwide. Etiology Foot-and-mouth disease virus,

Black Leg (Synopsis) Disease in animals

All about Black leg disease in cattle & sheep. Definition, etiology, incubation period, epidemiology, clinical findings, necropsy findings, diagnostic confirmation, treatment and control are discussed here. Blackleg Blackleg is an acute, highly fatal disease of cattle and sheep. Etiology Infectious necrotizing myositis associated with Clostridium chauvoei. Common in cattle but occurs occasionally in other species.

Sheeppox and Goatpox (Synopsis)

Brief summary of sheeppox and goatpox in small ruminants, their etiology, incubation period, epidemiology, clinical findings, clinical pathology, necropsy findings, diagnostic confirmation, treatment and control.

Selenium Toxicosis (Synopsis)

A brief summary of selenium toxicity in animals, its etiology, epidemiology, clinical pathology, lesions and treatment.