Leptospirosis (5-varieties)-A bacterium causing abortion in pregnant females and sickness in calves.
Five Varieties
- hardjo
- icterohaemorrhagiae
- canicola
- pomona
- grippotyphosa
Clinical Symptoms
- fever
- off feed
- abortions
- icterus
- discolored urine
Prevention
- vaccination at least annually before breeding season (5-way Lepto Vaccine)
- booster vaccination later in year is recommended
- proper water management
- control rodents
- avoid contact with wildlife and other infected animals
Treatment
- Dihydrostreptomycin
- penicillin
