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Leptospirosis - Cattle and Sheep (view source)
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==Description==
==Description==
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease which affects animlas and humans caused by the bacteria [[Leptospira|''leptospira interrogans'']]. ''L. interrogans'' serovar ''hardjo'' is host-adapted to cattle
***Acute disease in susceptible heifers, with fever and agalactia of all quarters; abortion and stillbirth may occur
***Acute disease in susceptible heifers, with fever and agalactia of all quarters; abortion and stillbirth may occur
***Diagnosed by rising antibody titre in paired serum samples
***Diagnosed by rising antibody titre in paired serum samples