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Brucellosis Identified In Park County Cattle Herd, Wyoming Livestock Board Hosts Meetings In Park, Lincoln Counties
Routine brucellosis surveillance testing has identified a brucellosis-affected cattle herd in Park County. Laboratory testing was conducted at the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, Laramie and results were confirmed at the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa.The affected herd was quarantined following confirmation of test results. No contact herd quarantines are anticipated. The affected herd will undergo serial testing to meet the conditions of quarantine release. Testing of affected herds is a cooperative effort between herd owners, private veterinary practitioners, Wyoming Livestock Board personnel, and United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services personnel.Identification of brucellosis positive cattle is not uncommon within Wyoming's Designated Surveillance Area, where a brucellosis reservoir in wildlife occasionally spills over into cattle. Required brucellosis surveillance for specified cattle in the DSA includes testing prior to leaving the DSA, and within 30 days prior to change of ownership.Dr. Hallie Hasel acknowledges the difficult situation faced by the owner(s) of an affected herd. "We sincerely appreciate the cooperation and the extra effort from both the producer and their veterinarian," said Dr. Hasel. She extends her thank you to all Wyoming's DSA cattle producers and veterinarians. "The tireless attention to brucellosis mitigation and testing is vital to maintaining Wyoming's brucellosis free state status, which in turn ensures profitable Wyoming cattle exports," Dr. Hasel said.Two informational meetings on brucellosis, hosted jointly by WLSB, Wyoming Game and Fish, Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, and USDA APHIS, will be held this fall. See below for the meeting details. All livestock producers, veterinarians, extension specialists, meat processors, and others are encouraged to attend.Park County Informational Brucellosis Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6 p.M.–8 p.M. Grizzly Hall Park County Library1500 Heart Mountain StreetCody, Wyoming
Lincoln County Informational Brucellosis MeetingThursday, Oct. 3, 6 p.M.–8 p.M.Town of Afton Civic Center150 Washington Street Afton, Wyo.
Both meetings will be offered in person and via ZOOM. The ZOOM information for each meeting will be available on the WLSB website at https://wlsb.State.Wy.Us/public, the State of Wyoming Livestock Board Facebook page, and will be emailed to subscribers of WLSB email notifications. Those interested in signing up for WLSB email notifications can do so on the WLSB website.For further information, please contact the Wyoming Livestock Board, (307) 777-7515, email lsbbrucellosis-mitigation@wyo.Gov, or call the Wyoming State Veterinarian, Dr. Hallie Hasel, (307) 840-1389.
Wyoming Livestock Board
More Like This, Tap A Topic newsClinical Characterization Of Brucellosis In Children From Non-pastoral Areas: A Report Of Five Cases.
Brucellosis is a global public health concern and occurs mainly in young adults and the elderly, with children having a lower incidence, thus often leading to delayed treatment. This study aimed to describe the epidemiologic features and clinical characteristics of brucellosis in children.In this retrospective study, the clinical data of five children diagnosed with brucellosis in Anhui Provincial Children's Hospital between January 1, 2021 and December 30, 2022 were analyzed.All five cases were from non-pastoral areas, among which three have a history of livestock exposure and originated from the countryside. All patients had medium-high grade fever, mostly accompanied by night sweats and malaise, and three had joint pains. Laboratory tests showed that their white blood cell count was normal or mildly raised, with lymphocytes as the predominant cell population. Four patients had anemia, four had aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase abnormality, and two had elevated ferritin levels. All blood samples were positive for Brucella culture, one of which had positive bone marrow culture, and all had positive serology test results. All patients were treated with rifampicin, in combination with sulfamethoxazole or doxycycline for 6 weeks following diagnosis. Four children had a good prognosis, but one child had recurrent joint pain.The epidemiologic history of children from non-pastoral areas with brucellosis is often unclear; clinical manifestations and laboratory tests lack specificity; and they are easily delayed diagnosis. Clinicians should remain vigilant regarding the possibility of this disease in children with fever of unknown origin. The epidemiological history should be investigated in detail to improve the diagnostic ability of brucellosis. We recommend emphasizing serological testing. Children with brucellosis who receive timely diagnosis and standardized treatment can expect a favorable prognosis.
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Roundworms In Dogs
Roundworms, also known as ascaridsor nematodes, are common parasites that live inside your dog's intestines. They feed on partly digested food.
Most dogs get them at one time or another. Roundworms are more common in puppies.
Dogs get two main roundworm species: Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina. Toxocara canis is worse, and people can get it, too. They're usually white or light brown and can be up to a few inches long. (They look like spaghetti.)
Some dogs don't show symptoms, but many do. Here's what to look for:
If your dog has roundworms, you may notice them in poop or vomit. If you see something that looks like rice, it might be a different parasite called a tapeworm.
Roundworms are common. Puppies have the highest risk of getting them and becoming sick.
Your dog may get them from:
This is how the cycle continues: After your dog swallows the eggs, they hatch and turn into larvae. The larvae then spread through your dog's liver and up to their windpipe. Next, the dog coughs and then swallows the larvae. That's how they get into the dog's intestine, where they can grow into adult worms. Then they lay their own eggs, which continues the cycle.
If you see signs of roundworms, take your dog to the vet. They'll look at a sample of your dog's poop under a microscope to see if there are any roundworm eggs in it.
Many deworming drugs are safe and effective. They include fenbendazole, milbemycin, moxidectin, piperazine, and pyrantel.
Your vet will give your dog one to three doses at first, which will kill the adult worms. Your dog will get follow-up doses to kill any new worms that weren't fully developed when the first doses were given.
Even after your dog is treated, they should get regular fecal exams. For puppies, that's two to four times a year. For dogs 1 year or older, it's one to two times a year.
Roundworms spread easily. One roundworm can produce up to 85,000 eggs a day.
Because they're so common in puppies, many vets deworm pups when they're 2 or 3 weeks old just to be safe.
If they have untreated roundworms, puppies are at risk of weakness, weight loss, and stunted growth from malnutrition. But you can do a lot of things to ward them off.
Roundworms can cause significant problems in people. If you have contact with dog poop or soil that's contaminated, you may get an infection. That can lead to eye, lung, heart, liver, and neurological problems.
Children have a higher risk and may get infected by accidentally eating eggs that are in soil or dog poop. These eggs can hatch into larvae that get encysted in various organs and lead to serious illness.
Pick up after your dogs in yards or other outdoor areas. Keep kids away from areas where dogs have used the bathroom. Be sure they wash their hands regularly.
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