Gezondheid en Ziekte - Dierziekten

a rare bacterial infection that can occur in humans and animals, caused by Actinomyces bacteria, usually affecting the face and neck areas

actinomycosis

a type of soft, spongy tumor that commonly occurs in horses and oxen, caused by an infection with a bacterium called Actinomyces bovis

anbury

a serious bacterial disease of warm-blooded animals, particularly cattle and sheep, that can be transmitted to people by contaminated wool, raw meat, or other animal products

anthrax

a condition in horses where a type of bacterial infection affects the hoof, leading to inflammation, erosion, and discharge

canker

a viral infection in cows that can be transmitted to humans, historically used in developing the smallpox vaccine

koepokken

a contagious viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs, causing respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms

hondenziekte

a bacterial disease, typically affecting young cattle and sheep, characterized by sudden death, fever, and severe muscle inflammation

zwarte poot

the larval stage of certain flies that infest mammals like horses and cattle, causing health problems

vliegenlarven

a disease of sheep or cattle, characterized by inflammation of the abomasum and often resulting in sudden death

braxy

a bacterial infection usually transmitted to humans from animals, commonly through unpasteurized dairy products or direct contact with infected animals

brucellose

a fatal neurological disease that affects cattle and can occasionally be transmitted to humans as well

bovine spongiforme encefalopathie

cattle and pigs condition with facial swelling, sneezing, and nasal discharge due to injury and Fusobacterium necrophorum infection

stierneus

a parasitic infestation in cattle caused by the larvae of certain flies that burrow under the skin, creating lumps or nodules

parasitair probleem

a condition in livestock caused by eating toxic plants, resulting in trembling and muscle weakness

trilling

a split in the front part of a horse's hoof, often caused by dry conditions or uneven growth

scheur in de hoef

an infectious disease in cattle caused by the protozoan parasite Babesia bovis, transmitted by ticks, leading to symptoms such as fever, anemia, and jaundice

Texas koorts

an acute and highly contagious disease, characterized by rapid onset, fever, and profuse sweating

zweten ziekte

an infectious disease in horses transmitted by bloodsucking insects, causing fever and anemia

moeraskoorts

a contagious horse disease with fever, difficulty swallowing, and throat abscesses

strangles

a neurological disorder in livestock, such as cattle and sheep, characterized by unsteady movements and loss of coordination

wankele bewegingen

a degenerative condition in horses affecting the hock joint, resulting in inflammation, lameness, and swelling

spavin

an infectious and often fatal disease that mainly affects the nervous system of sheep

scrapie

a split in a horse's hoof, often caused by debris like sand, potentially leading to lameness

zandbarst

highly contagious viral cattle disease eradicated worldwide in 2011, causing fever and oral lesions

runderpest

a condition in cattle, caused by tick-transmitted parasites, leading to fever and red urine

rood water

vertical hoof split on the quarter, often due to trauma, improper balance, or inadequate care

kwart scheur

a bacterial infection in chicks and young poultry, caused by Salmonella Pullorum, leading to high mortality and reproductive issues

pullorumziekte

an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria that can be transmitted from birds to humans

psittacose

a skin condition in animals, characterized by the formation of fine, flaky scales on the skin's surface

pityriasis

a small swelling or blister, often found on the skin of animals, indicating the presence of a parasitic infection or an insect bite

blaar

an inflammation of the outer membrane of the eye and inner eyelid, causing redness and discomfort

bindvliesontsteking

a respiratory infection, often affecting birds, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci

ornithose

a contagious viral infection affecting birds, particularly poultry, causing respiratory and neurological symptoms

Newcastle-ziekte

a viral disease affecting rabbits, characterized by skin tumors, swelling, and often leading to severe illness and death

myxomatose

any severe and often infectious disease, especially one affecting cattle or other livestock

ziekte

a painful and recurring eye inflammation that affects horses

maanblindheid

a severe viral fever in humans caused by the Marburg virus, featuring fever, bleeding, and organ failure

Marburgziekte

neurological disorder in cattle, sheep, and horses from ingesting toxic plants, causing incoordination and tremors

loco-ziekte

an inflammatory condition affecting a horse's hooves, specifically the laminae, causing pain, lameness, and potential hoof structural changes

laminitis

a chronic respiratory condition in horses due to prolonged exposure to dust, causing coughing and increased respiratory effort

heaves

contagious bacterial infection in horses caused by Burkholderia mallei, with symptoms like nasal discharge and respiratory distress

glanders

a bacterial infection in fish causing painful ulcers, often by Aeromonas salmonicida

furunkulose

tick-borne bacterial disease in cattle causing anemia, jaundice, and decreased milk production

anaplasmose

highly contagious poultry virus causing respiratory and neurological symptoms with high mortality

vogelgriep

a contagious viral disease in cloven-hoofed animals, causing fever, mouth, and foot blisters, leading to economic losses

mond- en klauwzeer

a fatal neurological disease that affects cattle and can occasionally be transmitted to humans as well

gekkekoeienziekte