North Coast Local Lands Services District veterinarians have confirmed a case of Three Day Sickness in a cow in the Kyogle area.
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Three Day Sickness or Bovine Ephemeral Fever is a viral disease of cows.
Animals affected with Bovine Ephemeral Fever experience a sudden onset of fever and are often reluctant to move, stop eating and become depressed and can drool saliva, develop a nasal discharge and may have watery eyes.
The fever may cause temporary infertility in bulls and abortions in pregnant cows. Typically affected animals are only sick for a few days hence the name Three Day Sickness.
Death or permanent lameness is seen occasionally due to the infection itself, or, as the result of misadventure. Once cattle have been infected with the disease, most develop long term immunity. A vaccination is available and requires two doses of vaccine four weeks apart to achieve adequate protection.
For more info contact your Local Land Services District Veterinarian or your local vet.
