: Abortions, stillbirths, retained placentas, and reduced milk production.
: Infected animals must be identified through blood tests and removed from the herd to prevent further spread. Risks and Symptoms in Humans Brucellosis in Cattle - Reproductive System bang's disease
: There is no practical treatment for infected cattle. Management focuses on: Management focuses on: : Spread through contact with
: Spread through contact with aborted fetuses, placental fluids, or vaginal discharges. It can also spread via contaminated feed or water. : The "Bangs vaccine" (S19 or RB51) is
In cattle, the disease is also known as "contagious abortion" because its hallmark symptom is the loss of a calf during the last trimester of pregnancy.
: The "Bangs vaccine" (S19 or RB51) is given to young heifers to build immunity.
, officially known as Brucellosis , is a highly contagious bacterial infection caused primarily by Brucella abortus . It is a zoonotic disease, meaning it primarily affects livestock (especially cattle) but can spread to humans. Disease Overview for Livestock