Bovine Health
Brucellosis
Brucellosis in cattle is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Brucella abortus. The disease, also known as "Bang’s disease", causes abortions and stillbirths in cattle.
More InformationTrichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis (trich) is a parasitic protozoan transmitted between cows and bulls during breeding. The organism causes infertility and early term abortions.
More InformationBovine Tuberculosis
Bovine tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis. The disease has the ability to spread between livestock, wildlife and humans.
More InformationJohne's Disease
Johne’s disease (pronounced “yo-knees”) is a contagious, chronic, and eventually fatal infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP). The disease is worldwide in distribution and all ruminants are susceptible to infection.
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) was first detected in a South Dakota dairy herd in April 2024. This is the same virus that has affected commercial and backyard poultry flocks since early 2022.
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Anthrax
Anthrax is a serious zoonotic disease that can affect most mammals and several species of birds but is particularly important in herbivores. This disease is caused by a spore-forming bacterium, Bacillus anthracis.
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