A collapse syndrome associated with Gram-negative infection in cows treated with dexamethasone to induce parturition [cattle]
1990
Browning, J.W. | Slee, K.J. (Victorian Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Bairnsdale (Australia). Regional Veterinary Lab.) | Malmo, J. | Brightling, P. (Maffra Veterinary Clinic, Maffra (Australia))
The collapse syndrome, which is described in a study of 32 cows, is probably caused by an acute, clinically inapparent Gram-negative infection and endotoxaemia following suppression of the immune response. Escherichia coli is the most frequent bacterium involved. An effective treatment regime is given.
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