Salmonella dublin (S. dublin) is a zoonotic bacterial disease that has quickly spread across the country and is known for causing diarrhea, dehydration and mortality in calves
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Often misdiagnosed. Infected cattle often show symptoms similar to acute respiratory disease such as fever and anorexia vs. diarrhea, causing the disease to be misdiagnosed.
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Causes high mortality. Approximately 75 percent of animals that are left untreated die from this disease.1
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Spreads quickly. The bacteria is most commonly spread through fecal shedding, and is also spread through saliva and urine. Feed (including milk) and water are easily contaminated, which can lead to the spread of S. dublin.
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Young animals are at higher risk of infection. Clinical disease can affect cattle of all ages, but is typically found in animals between 2 weeks and 3 months of age.
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Successful disease management depends on strategic biosecurity and prevention protocols.