Brucellosis

 

An important bacterial disease of cattle and buffalo. Leads to loss in milk production, loss of calf, birth of weak or diseased calf, repeat breeding and even mastitis. Infection can be transmitted through semen. Humans also can get infected (zoonotic).

 

Common symptoms:

Abortion occurs typically after 5th month of pregnancy along with retention of placenta. 

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Joint swelling

Abortion


Retention of placenta