Bovine ephemeral fever

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Bovine Ephemeral Fever

Bovine ephemeral fever (pronunciation: boh-vine eh-fem-er-al fee-ver), also known as three-day sickness, is an acute insect-borne viral disease of cattle and water buffalo.

Etymology

The term "bovine" originates from the Latin word "bos", meaning "cow", while "ephemeral" comes from the Greek word "ephemeros", meaning "lasting only one day". The term "fever" is derived from the Latin word "febris", meaning "heat".

Definition

Bovine ephemeral fever is characterized by high fever, stiffness, lameness, and milk production loss in dairy cows. The disease is caused by the Bovine ephemeral fever virus, a member of the family Rhabdoviridae.

Transmission

The disease is transmitted by biting insects such as mosquitoes and biting midges. The virus can also be spread through direct contact with infected animals.

Symptoms

Symptoms of bovine ephemeral fever include high fever, shivering, stiffness, lameness, and reduced milk yield. In severe cases, the disease can cause paralysis and death.

Treatment

There is no specific treatment for bovine ephemeral fever. Management of the disease involves supportive care, including rest, hydration, and anti-inflammatory medication. Vaccination is the most effective method of prevention.

Related Terms

  • Bovine: Pertaining to cattle.
  • Ephemeral: Lasting for a very short time.
  • Fever: An abnormally high body temperature.
  • Virus: A small infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.
  • Rhabdoviridae: A family of viruses that includes the bovine ephemeral fever virus.
  • Mosquitoes: A type of small midge-like fly that is a vector for many diseases, including bovine ephemeral fever.
  • Biting midges: A family of small flies that are vectors for various diseases.

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