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| Brucellosis | One of the most serious livestock diseases. Mostly affects cattle but may affect other animals. Brucellosis can be transmitted to humans through the consumption of raw milk. In humans it causes undulant fever, a chronic disease characterized by recurrent fever and general malaise. | Lactating animals must be tested for Brucellosis annually.
The test is a blood test in which the sample must be drawn by an accredited veterinarian and tested at a state-approved laboratory. | Vaccination of young animals and annual testing of adult livestock can reduce the prevalence of Brucellosis in cattle. |
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| Tuberculosis | A contagious disease of cattle and other animals. It has a wide range of hosts and can also be contagious to humans. Tuberculosis can be transmitted to humans through the consumption of raw milk. Tuberculosis affects mainly the respiratory system but may affect other organs. | Animals should be tested for Tuberculosis within the previous 12 months.
The test is a skin sensitization test in which 0.1 ml of tuberculin is injected into the skin at the base of the tail. The area is observed 72 hours after injection for the detection of any response. An accredited veterinarian must perform the test. | Control in livestock can be accomplished by annual testing. |
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| Q Fever | Q fever (Query fever) is an infectious disease that spreads from animals to humans.
Q fever is caused by a microbe called "Coxiella burnetii" and is highly infectious to humans. This microbe can survive for months and even years in dust or soil. Infected animals also release the microbe in milk and manure. People usually get Q fever by breathing in this contaminated barnyard dust. Occasionally, people can get Q fever from drinking contaminated raw milk or from tick bites. | Animals should be tested for Q Fever within the previous 12 months.
Seriologic testing detects the presence of antibodies to Coxiella burnetii antigens.
The test is a blood test in which the sample must be drawn by an accredited veterinarian and tested at a state-approved laboratory. | Appropriately dispose of placenta, birth products, fetal membranes, and aborted fetuses at facilities housing sheep and goats.
Control in livestock is accomplished by annual testing.
Surfaces, floors, and walls contaminated with fluids or dust from animals should be disinfected using procedures established for infection control. |
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