Enzootic bovine leukosis

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Clinical signs

15

Host species

5

Retroviral disease

Clinical Signs

Systemic

Depression

Musculoskeletal

Lameness

Digestive

Persistent diarrhea Specific Chronic bloat Indigestion Displaced abomasum

Cardiovascular

Congestive heart failure Specific Hydropericardium Muffled heart sounds Brisket edema

Hemolymphatic

Jugular vein distension Peripheral lymphadenomegaly Pathognomonic

Respiratory

Hydrothorax

Nervous

Posterior paralysis Specific

Ophthalmic

Exophthalmos Specific

Diagnosis

PCR assay

ELISA

AGID

RIA

Fluorescent antibody test

Electron microscopy

Histopathological examination

Hematological examination

Treatment

Supportive nursing care

Surgical decompression

Nitrogen mustard therapy

Caesarean section

Prevention & Control

Test and slaughter policy

Test and segregation policy

Routine serological screening

Single use needle and syringe

Instrument disinfection

Individual rectal sleeve use

Insect control

Use of BLV negative colostrum and milk

Milk pasteurization

Vaccination with inactivated BLV

Related Products

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Classification

Etiology Retroviral disease
Transmissibility Vector-borne
Occurrence Patterns

Endemic

Host Species

Cattle Primary host Susceptibility: High
Buffalo Primary host Susceptibility: High
Sheep Susceptibility: Moderate
Capybara Susceptibility: Moderate
Zebu Susceptibility: Moderate

Associated Microorganisms

No information available.

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