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- 3. A bacterial infection that can cause abortions, stillbirths, and infertility in cattle and other livestock. The infection is transmitted through contact with contaminated water, soil, or urine from infected animals.
- 12. A viral disease transmitted by midges that causes stillbirths, abortions, and birth defects in sheep and cattle. It affects reproduction by causing congenital malformations in fetuses, especially during early pregnancy.
- 13. A parasitic infection in cattle that leads to abortion, stillbirths, and congenital abnormalities in calves. It is transmitted from infected cows to their offspring during pregnancy.
- 17. Ifection that causes abortion, retained placenta, and infertility in cattle, sheep, and goats. It is zoonotic, meaning it can be transmitted to humans, typically through direct contact with infected animals.
- 18. A viral disease that causes respiratory symptoms, as well as reproductive issues such as abortion, infertility, and early embryonic loss in cattle. It can also lead to the birth of weak or stillborn calves.
- 19. A bacterial infection that causes abortion in cattle, primarily affecting the first trimester of pregnancy. It can also lead to infertility and repeat breeding in infected cows.
- 20. A viral disease that causes skin lesions, but also affects fertility in sheep and goats. These infections can cause abortion and stillbirths, with some animals suffering from severe reproductive issues.
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- 1. A viral disease that affects the nervous system and can lead to death in livestock, though it is not commonly associated with direct reproductive issues. However, infected animals may suffer from neurological symptoms that interfere with breeding behavior.
- 2. The bacterium responsible for brucellosis, causing abortion, infertility, and retained placenta in cattle. It is a major cause of reproductive loss and can be transmitted to humans (zoonotic).
- 4. The failure to expel the placenta after calving, leading to infections, uterine problems, and delayed conception. This condition can result in infertility and reproductive failure in cattle and other livestock.
- 5. An inflammation of the uterus often caused by infection following calving. It leads to infertility, abortion, and reduced milk production in affected cattle.
- 6. A viral disease in horses that affects the immune system and can lead to abortions in mares. While primarily a blood-borne disease, its impact on reproduction can be significant in infected animals.
- 7. A parasitic infection that causes abortion, stillbirths, and birth defects in sheep, goats, and cattle. It is primarily transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food or water and can cause serious reproductive losses.
- 8. A chronic bacterial infection that affects cattle and can lead to infertility, abortion, and the birth of weak or underdeveloped calves. It is a major concern for public health and herd productivity.
- 9. A viral infection that causes lesions on the skin of cattle, particularly on the udder and teats. While not directly impacting reproduction, it can cause reduced milk production and interfere with normal reproductive behavior.
- 10. A chronic bacterial infection primarily affecting the gastrointestinal tract of cattle. It can lead to reduced fertility and the birth of weak calves, though its impact on reproduction is often secondary to its effects on overall health.
- 11. Bacterial infections that can cause uterine infections, abortion, and other reproductive issues in cattle and other livestock. E. coli can disrupt the pregnancy process, leading to complications during labor.
- 14. A sexually transmitted disease in cattle caused by a protozoan parasite that leads to infertility in bulls and early embryonic death, abortion, and repeat breeding in cows.
- 15. A bacterial infection that can cause abortion, stillbirths, and neurological disorders in cattle, sheep, and goats. It is often transmitted through contaminated silage and can lead to significant reproductive losses.
- 16. A viral infection that causes severe reproductive problems in cattle, including early embryonic death, abortions, and congenital defects in calves. It is highly contagious and can lead to chronic infection, reducing fertility in affected herds.