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Enzootic Pneumonia - Calves (view source)
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==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
To establish the cause nasopharangeal swabs or broncho-alveolar lavage can be undertaken and examined for bacteria, viruses or mycoplasma.
To establish the cause nasopharangeal swabs or broncho-alveolar lavage can be undertaken and examined for bacteria, viruses or mycoplasma.
Post mortem exam can confirm the presence of certain pathogens.
Post mortem exam can confirm the presence of certain pathogens.
==History and Clinical signs==
Acutely affected animals:
Affects a group of calves who display respiratory signs including a dry cough, increased respiratory rate and nasal discharge. Animals are dull and also often anorexic.
Chronically affected animals:
Chronically affected animals:
Usually affects a group of animals who are kept indoors. The disease is gradual in onset and although respiratory disease is present the animals remain bright and eating.
Usually affects a group of animals who are kept indoors. The disease is gradual in onset and although respiratory disease is present the animals remain bright and eating.
==Pathology==
==Pathology==