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Pneumonia & Verminous pneumonia in cattle


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cattle diseases.

Respiratory Diseases of Cattle.

Pneumonia & Verminous pneumonia in cattle

Symptoms
Dull and depressed
High temperature
Raised breathing due to lung damage
Nasal discharge
Coughing
Reduced food intake

Treatment

Antibiotics, anti-inflammatories or anthelmintics can be prescribed for treatment.

Prevention
Ventilation: Often if ammonia can be smelled it is a sign of poor ventilation.

Nutrition: Feeding calves inadequately will reduce calf growth and their immune system response.

Vaccination: Vaccines are available to reduce risk of infection, however they must be used alongside an effective management programme.