Bovine neurological disease

LISTERIA

DIAGNOSTICS

Diagnosis is generally made from clinical signs. CSF can be collected for cytological evaluation, culture is rarely successful.

TREATMENT

Intravenous oxytetracycline or crystalline penicillin is strongly recommended. Twice daily dosing is advised.

DURATION OF THERAPY

5-7 days is generally recommended.

 

THROMBOEMBOLIC MENINGOENCEPHALITIS (TEME)

DIAGNOSTICS

Pneumonia is generally present concurrently, or in other in-contact animals, helping to differentiate this disease from listeriosis.

TREATMENT

Intravenous oxytetracycline is strongly recommended. Twice daily dosing is advised.

DURATION OF THERAPY

5-7 days is generally recommended.

OTITIS MEDIA

DIAGNOSTICS

Frequently secondary to pneumonia in calves kept in poorly ventilated areas. Diagnosis can be made from clinical signs alone.

TREATMENT

Oxytetracycline is preferred. Tulathromycin is a suitable alternative.

DURATION OF THERAPY

3-5 days of oxytetracycline is generally required. A single dose of tulathromycin is sufficient.