Disease due to Salmonella diagnosed in cattle and pigs in Scotland.

Abstract

Salmonellosis in cattle due to S Dublin and S Typhimurium, and in pigs due to S Typhimurium. Blue-green algae (cyanobacterium) toxicity suspected on a dairy farm. Outbreaks of parasitic pneumonia diagnosed in grazing cattle across Scotland. Parasitic gastroenteritis in lambs seen in association with deficiencies of trace elements. Viral insult suspected in outdoor sows affected by hindlimb paresis and paralysis. These are among matters discussed in the disease surveillance report for August from SAC Consulting: Veterinary Services (SAC C VS).