Describe contagious abortion under the following sub-headings.(i) Mode of transmission (ii) Symptoms of attack (iii) Control measures

      

Describe contagious abortion under the following sub-headings.
(i) Mode of transmission
(ii) Symptoms of attack
(iii) Control measures

  

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john
i) Transmission mode

- Mating using contaminated semen

- Artificial insemination using contaminated equipment

- Vaginal discharges

- Ingestion of contaminated pastures by aborted foetus.

- Ingestion of contaminated milk.

ii) Symptoms of attack

- Abortion / premature birth

- Yellowish / brown slimy discharge from vulva

- Retained placenta.

- Loss of libido

- Infertility in males and cows/ become barren.

iii) Control measures

- Artificial insemination can be used to serve cows.

- Affected animal should be called and slaughtered.

- Vaccinate young animals

- The attendant should avoid contact with aborted foetus.

- Screening should be done to detect infected animals.
john3 answered the question on December 12, 2017 at 02:32


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