Difference between revisions of "Bovine Ephemeral Fever Flashcards"

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Question	Answer	Article
What other disease often occurs with Bovine Ephemeral Fever and why?	Rift Valley Fever Same geographical distribution and dependence upon heavy precipitation	Link to Article
How is BEF transmitted?	By insect vectors ONLY.	Link to Article
In what animals is disease most severe?	Fat/overweight animals Lactating cows Heavily pregnant cows Bulls/Steers	Link to Article
What metabolic disturbance is often caused by BEF?	Hypocalcaemia.	Link to Article
Which animals should be bled for diagnosis?	Pyrexic animals Another sample should be taken after 2 weeks if antibodies are being measured.	Link to Article
What are the two common therapies for animals with BEF?	Calcium borogluconate NSAIDs	Link to Article
What is the main obstruction for vaccination?	Its cost is prohibitive in developing countries where disease is often most economically damaging.	Link to Article

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