Health and Sickness - Animal Diseases

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a painful and recurring eye inflammation that affects horses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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